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CAEEFULLT  SELECTED  I  ROM  THE  BEST  ACTRORS. 


BY  DAVID  PICKERING. 


"  Sing  ye  praises  with  undeistanding."     Davi©, 


HUDSON: 

PRINTED  BY  ASHBEL  STODDARD, 

18-22.' 


SOUTHERN  DISTRICT  OF  ^'EW-XORK,  ?5. 

Be  it  RE3IEMBERED,  that  Oil  the  thirtieth  day  of  Septem- 
ber, in  the  forty -seventh  year  of  the  Independ- 
ence of  the  United  States  of  America,  David 
:PICKERI^'G  of  the  said  District  hath  deposited 
'  in  this  oflice  the  title  of  a  book  the  right  whereof 
he  claims  as  proprietor  ift  the  words  following, 
to  v.it  : 

Psalms  and  Hymns,  for  social  and  private  worship  : 
carefully  selected  from  the  best  authors.  By  David 
Pickering  "  Sing  j^e  praises  with  understanding/'  David. 
In  conformity  to  the  Act  of  Congresss  of  the  United 
States,  entitled  "  An  Act  for  the  encouragement  of  Learof 
inz,  by  securing  the  copies  of  Maps,  Charts,  and  Books,  to 
the  authors  and  proprietors  of  such  copies,  during  the  time 
therein  mentioned."  And  also  to  an  Act,  entitled  ^^  an  Actj 
-uppl^mentaiy  to  an  act,  entitled  an  Act  for  the  encourage- 
ment of  Learniniz,  by  securing  the  copies  of  Maps,  Chart?, 
and  Books,  to  the  authors  and  proprietors  of  such  copies, 
tiuring  tli^  times  therein  mentioned,  and  extending  th^  bene- 
fit? thereof  to  the  arts  of  designing,  engraving,  and  etching! 
historical  and  other  prints." 

JAMES  DILL, 
Clerk  of  the  Southern  District  of  J^ew-York. 


PREFACE. 


THE  Compiler,  in  offering  the  following  Selection  of 
sacred  Poetry  tc  Ihe  inspection  and  use  of  ins  christian 
Fri^nfi?,  deems  it  expedient  to  lay  befoie  them  a  few  reasons 
r\-hich  have  induced  him  to  undertake  a  work  of  so  impor- 
tant a  nature. 

Most  of  the  collections  now  in  use  among  the  Societies, 
proftssiijg  faith  ill  the  **  ic-titution  of  all  things,"  contain 
sentiments  to  which  a  multitude  of  the  Brethren  (though 
firm  believer?  in  the  nltirnatc  purity  and  happiness  of  the 
univerce)  feel  that  the)-  cannot  conscientiously  subscribe. 

In  the  collections  hitherto  in  use,  too  great  a  proportion  of 
the  Hymns  h'^.ve  been  adapted  to  private  devotion,  which 
has  necessarily  abridged  the  number  and  variety  for  public 
V.  orship,  and  lessened  their  utility  in  the  assemblies  of  the 
saints. 

Although  there  exists  no  innate  repugnance  between  taste 
and  devotion,  yet  many  highly  cultivated  minds  have  found 
just  cause  to  complain  of  their  frequent  disunion  in  the  poetry 
used  by  our  Churches. 

I«  has  aho  b'jen  a  subject  of  regret  that  suitable  care  has 
not  been  taken  in  former  selections  to  avoid  irregular  accents* 
Ti)is  defect  not  only  renders  the  poetry  difficult  to  the  reader, 
but  fffeatly  impairs  the  harmony  of  vocal  Praise. 

There  remains  one  more  defect  which  is  common  to  all 
the  compiiaticns  that  are  now  in  use.  A  great  number  of 
the  Hvrans  are  nearly  useless  for  the  service  of  public 
levotion  by  reason  of  their  unnecessary  length,  which 
fatigues  the  performer,  without  adding  to  the  religious 
entertainment  of  the  assembly.  And  it  would  be  useless  to 
urge  that  a  part  of  them  might  be  omitted  ;  for  such  omissions 
would  generally  impair  the  sense  of  the  whole,  and  introduce 
confusion. 

In  the  following  Selection,  the  utmost  care  has  been 
clserved  to  avoid  the  introduction  of  sentiments  that  mifht 


PREFACE. 

prove  oflensive  to  our  Brethren  ;  and  at  the  same  time  to 
preserve  the  sentiment  of  universal  henevulence  and  grace 
unimpaired. 

Equal  caution  has  been  maintained  against  the  admi?5i<^n 
of  any  Hymn  that  would  not  alTord  instruction,  or  inspire 
a  devotional  feeling. 

It  is  believed  that  the  defects  wliich  are  commonly  the 
subjects  of  complaint  in  the  different  collections  now  used 
by  our  Societies,  have  been  so  far  avoided  in  this  Selection, 
as  to  entitle  it,  at  least,  to  a  fair  and  unprejudiced  exami- 
nation. 

Should  such  examination  be  accompanied  with  th<? 
approbation  of  competent  inspectors,  it  is  believed  that  the 
faithful  friends  of  truth  will  not  withhold  their  patronage. 

To  heighten  the  enjoyments  of  public  devotion,  to  promote 
uniformity  in  our  Churches,  and  to  in^part  instruction  and 
comfort  to  the  worshipper,  has  been  the  principal  object  of 
the  following  Selection. 

"With  these  views,the  Compiler  submits  the  following  work 
to  the  perusal  of  his  Brethren,  and  commends  it  to  the 
blessing  of  that  God,  whose  praise  it  is  designed  to  promot*^ 
on  the  earth. 

N.  B.  The  alphabetical  arrangement  of  the  Psalms  and 
Hymns  in  this  Book,  with  the  Index,  or  table  of  first  lii^s,,  < 
is  thought  to  be  a  sufficient  guide  for  ever}'- purpose  to  which 
it  will  be  applied,  without  the  addition  of  an  index  to  the 
♦ubjccts,  which  would  swell  the  size  and  expense  of  the 
Volume. 

Whenever  alterations  havp  been  made  to  improve  the 
-tile,  or  correct  the  sentiment  of  the  original,  in  this  selection, 
they  have  notbeen  signified, except  in  cases  where  the  general 
ligatures  of  the  Hymns  have  been  materially  changed. 


PSALMS  AND  HYMNS. 


1.  CM. 

The  Lord's  Day  Morning. 

1  Agaix  the  Lord  of  life  and  light 

Awakes  the  kindling  ray. 
Unseals  the  eyelids  of  the  morn, 
And  pours  increasing  day. 

2  O  what  a  night  was  that  which  wrapped 

The  heathen  world  in  gloom  ! 
O  what  a  sun  which  broke,  this  day,- 
Triumphant  from  the  tomb  ! 

3  This  day  be  grateful  homage  paid. 

And  loud  hosannas  sung ; 
Let  gladness  dwell  in  ev'ry  heart. 
And  praise  on  ev'ry  tongue. 

4  Ten  thousand  diff'ring  lips  shall  join 

To  hail  this  welcome  morn, 
Which  scatters  blessings  from  its  wings 
To  nations  yet  unborn. 

5  Jesus,  the  friend  of  human  kind, 

Was  crucified  and  slain  ! 
Behold,  the  tomb  its  prey  resign  1 
Behold,  he  lives  again  ! 
2 


PSALIVJS    AND    HYMNS. 

6  And  wliile  his  coiiqu'ring  chariot  wheels 
Ascend  th^  lofty  skies. 
Broken  beneath  his  powerful  cross. 
Death's  iron  sceptre  lies. 

Mrs.  Barbauldl 

2.  S.M. 

Praise  to  the  Creator. 

1  Almighty  Maker,  God  ! 

How  wondrous  is  thy  naiive  ! 

Thy  glories  how  difFus'd  abroad 

Through  all  creation's  frame  ! 

2  Natuce  in  ev'ry  dress 

Her  humble  homaj^e  pays  ; 
And  finds  a  thousand  ways  V  express 
Thine  undissembled  praise. 

3  Our  souls  would  rise  and  sing 

To  our  Creator^.,too  : 
Fain  would  our  tongues  adore  our  King, 
And  pay  the  homage  due. 

4  In  joy,  0  let  us  spend 

The  remnant  of  our  days  ! 

And  oft  to  God  our  souls  ascend 

In  grateful  songs  of  praise  ! 

Watt^. 

3.  CM. 

Our  lives  bl.essed  by  Divine  Goodness.- 

J   AsAiN  the  cheerful  beams  of  day, 
Shine  to  salute  our  eyes  ; 
Our  souls  again  their  tribute  pay, 
To  him  tfrat  rules  the  skies. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

C  Our  life  is  ever  on  the  wing, 
And  death  is  ever  nigh  ; 
The  moment  when  our  lives  begin, 
We  all  begin  to  die. 

'3  Yet  mighty  God,  our  fleeting  days. 
Thy  lasting  favors  sliare  ; 
And  with  the  bounties  of  thy  grace 
Thou  crown'st  the  rolling  year. 

4  Thy  goodness  runs  an  endless  round  : 

All  glory  to  the  Lord  : 
Thy  mercy  never  knows  a  bound, 
And  be  tliy  name  ador-d. 

5  Thus  we  begin  the  lasting  song; 

And  whe.i  gur  days  are  o'er. 
Let  the  next  age  thy  praise  prolong. 
Till  time  shall  be  no  i;uore. 

Watt?. 

4.   L.M. 

Tl^  Christian  Sabbath. 

1  AcAix  our  weekly  labours  end^ 
And  we  the  sabbath's  call  attend  : 
Improve,  mv  soul  !  the  sacred  rest, 
And  learn  forever  to  be  blest. 

^2  This  day  may  our  devotions  rise. 
As  grateful  incense  to  the  skies  4 
May  heav'n  tliat  peace  divine  bestow, 
AVhich  none  but  they  who  feel  it,  know. 

1  This^iioly  calm  within  the  breast ; 
Points  us  to  that  eternal  rest-, 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS, 

Which  for  the  sons  of  God  remains  ; 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

4  With  joy,  great  God,  thy  works  we  view% 
In  varied  scenes,  both  old  and  new  ; 
With  praise  we  think  on  mercies  past. 
By  hope,  we  future  mercies  taste. 

5  In  holy  duties,  let  the  day. 
In  holy  pleasures  pass  away  : 

How  sweet  this  sabbath  thus  to  spend. 
In  hope  of  that  which  n^'er  shall  end  ! 

Steiinet,  altered. 

5     L.  M. 

The  Operations  of  Nature  speak  the  Existence  of  God^  - 
Rom.  1.  20. 

1  All  nature  speaks,  let  men  give  ear. 
And  bow  the  reverential  knee  ; 
The  voice  of  nature  they  shall  hear. 
The  God  of  nature  they  shall  see. 

2  Behold  the  stars  with  brilliant  light. 
And  planets  which  in  order  move  ! 
They  all  proclaim  a  God  of  might. 
And  testily  a  God  of  love. 

3  The  glorious  sun,  whose  gentle  beams 
Enlivens  all  things  here  below ; 
The  lucid  moon,  with  paler  gleams. 
Proclaim  a  God  that  made  them  so. 

4  Survey  the  whole  capacious  earth. 

The  sea  and  land,  rocks,  hills,  and  plains ; 
The  God  of  nature  gave  them  birth. 
And  by  his  law  the  whole  maintains. 


PSAL-VS    AND    HYMNS. 

5  Behold  the  trees  in  verdure  rise  I 
His  wisdom  shines  in  all  their  leaves  : 
Rehoid  the  birds  that  mount  the  skies. 
And  fish  that  fill  the  mighty  seas  ! 

6  They  all  unite  to  speak  his  povv'r, 
From  whom  all  life  and  being  came  ; 
Then  kt  us  all  the  Lord  adore, 
/Vnd  bow  J)efore  his  rev-rend  name. 

A.  KneelauVi 

6.   L.  M. 

reiFeciition  and  Ifitolerafice,  absurd. 

1  Absurd  and  vain  attempt !  to  bind 
AVith  incHi  chains,  the  freeborn  mind  ; 
To  force  conviction,  and  reclaim 
The  wand'ring,  by  destructive  flame  ! 

2  Bold  arrogance,  to  snatch  from  heaven. 
Dominion  not  to  mortals  given  ! 

O'er  conscience  to  usurp  the  throne. 
Accountable  to  God  alone.    . 

J  Our  blessed  Master's  law  of  love, 
Does  no  such  cruelties  approve  ; 
Mild  as  himself,  his  doctrine  wields 
No  arms,  but  those  persuasion  yields 

4  By  proofs  divine,  and  reasons  strong, 
It  draws  the  willing  soul  along ; 
And  conquests  to  his  church  acquires. 
By  eloquence,  wliich  heav'n  inspires. 

5  0  happy,  who  are  thus  compelled 
To  the  rich  feast,  by  Jesus  held  ! 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

May  we  this  blessing  know,  and  prize 
The  light,  which  liberty  supplies. 

Scott, 

7.  S.M. 

Leaving  earthly  Enjoyments. 

1  Adieu,  all  earthly  things. 
My  soul  shall  mount  on  high  ; 

Those  courts  with  heav'nly  music  ringSj, 
And  pleasures  never  die. 

2  For  earthly  charms  no  more, 
My  soul  shall  vainly  strive  ; 

I've  made  the  gospel  all  my  store. 
Thence  all  my  joys  derive. 

S       I've  sought  this  world  around, 
Some  solid  joy  to  find  ; 
There's  none  that  grows  on  earthly  ground. 
That's  fit  to  cheer  the  mind. 

4      Then  come,  without  delay. 
My  soul,  with  progress  rise  ; 
And  march  with  gladness  on  the  way. 
To  yonder  blissful  skies. 

H.  Ballou. 

8.  L.M. 

Emmaus.     A  Sacred  Ode. 
^^  Abide  with  us,  for  it  is  towards  evening."  Luke  xxiv.  29. 

1  Abide  with  us,  the  evening  shades 
Begin  already  to  prevail ; 
And  as  the  ling'ring  twilight  fades. 
Dark  clouds  in  fielus  of  azure  sail. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

2  Abide  with  us — the  night  is  chill  ; 
And  damp  and  cheerless  is  the  air ; 
Be  our  companion,  Stranger,  still. 
And  thy  repose  shall  be  our  care. 

3  Abide  with  us — thy  converse  sweet 
Has  well  beguil'd  the  tedious  way  ; 
\V  ith  such  a  friend  we  joy  to  meet. 
We  supplicate  thy  longer  stay. 

4  Abide  with  us — for  well  we  know 
Thy  skill  to  cheer  the  gloomy  hour. 
Like  balm  thy  honied  accents  flow. 
Our  wounded  spirits  feel  their  power. 

5  Abide  with  us — and  still  unfold 
Thy  sacred,  thy  prophetic  lore  ; 
What  wondrous  things  of  Jesus  told  ! 
Stranger,  we  thirst,  we  pant  for  more, 

PAUSE. 

6  Abide  with  us — and  still  converse 
Of  him  who  late  on  Calv'ry  died  : 
Of  him  the  prophecies  rehearse. 
He  was  our  friend  they  crucified. 

7  Abide  with  us — our  hearts  are  cold, 
We  thought  that  Israel  he'd  restore ; 
But  sweet  the  truths  thy  lips  have  told, 
And,  Stranger,  we  complain  no  more. 

8  Abide  with  us — w^e  feel  th^  charm, 
That  binds  us  to  our  unknown  friend  ; 
Here  pass  the  night  secure  from  harm. 
Here,  Stranger,  let  thy  wanderings  end. 


PgALMS    AND    HYMxVS. 

9  Abide  with  us — to  their  request 

The  Stranger  bo\\:s,  with  smiles  divine  ; 
Then  round  the  board  the  unknown  guest 
And  weary  travellers  recline. 

10  Abide  with  us— amaz'd  they  cry, 
As  suddenly,  whilst  breaking  bread. 
Their  own  lost  Jesus  meets  their  eye^ 
With  radiant  glory  on  his  head  I 

11  Abide  with  us — thou  heav'nly  Friend, 
Leave  not  thy  foll'wers  thus  alone  ; 
Nor  let  our  sweet  communion  end, 
But  lead  us  to  thy  heav'nly  home. 

T,  Raffle.-. 

9.  L.M. 

Rain  of  Heaven.     Psa.  Ixxii.  6.  Isa.  Iv.  10,  11, 

1  As  show'rs  on  meadows  newly  mown, 
Jesus  shall  shed  his  blessings  down  ; 
Crown'd  with  whose  life-infusing  drops. 
Earth  shall  renew  her  blissful  crops. 

2  Lands,  that  beneath  a  burning  sky. 
Have  long  been  desolate  and  dry, 
Th'  effusions  of  his  love  shall  share. 
And  sudden  greens  and  herbage  wear. 

3  The  dews  and  rains  in  all  their  store, 
Watering  the  pastures  o-er  and  o'er. 
Are  not  so  copious  as  that  grace 
Which  sanctifies  ^d  saves  our  race. 

4  As  in  soft  silence,  vernal  show 'rs 
Descend,  and  cheer  the  feinting  flow'rs } 


FSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

So,  in  the  secrecy  of  love, 

Falls  tlie  sweet  influence  from  abovco 

5  That  heav-nly  influence  let  us  find, 
In  holy  silence  of  the  mind, 

While  evVy  grace  maintains  its  bloom. 
Diffusing  wide  its  rich  perfume. 

6  Nor  let  these  blessings  be  confin'd 
To  us,  but  pour'd  on  all  mankind, 
Till  all  the  wastes  in  verdure  rise. 
And  a  new  Eden  bless  our  eyes. 

Rippoo. 

10.   8,8,  6  M. 

Immanuel  is  born.     Luke.  1.  68, — 70. 

1  Arise,  and  hail  the  happy  day  ; 
Cast  all  low  cares  of  life  away. 

And  thought  of  meaner  things  ; 
This  day,  to  cure  our  deadly  woes. 
The  Sun  of  Righteousness  arose. 

With  healing  in  his  wings. 

2  If  angels,  on  that  happy  morn 

The  Saviour  of  the  world  was  born, 

PourM  forth  their  joyful  songs  ; 
Much  more  should  v/e  of  human  race. 
Adore  the  wonders  of  his  grace. 
To  whom  tliat  grace  belongs, 

3  O  then,  let  heav'n  and  earth  rejoice. 
Let  ev'ry  creature  join  his  voice. 

To  hymn  the  happy  day, 
AVhen  satan's  empire  vanquished  fell 
And  all  the  pow'rs  of  death  and  hell 

Confess'd  his  sov'reign  sway. 

Howard's  Col^. 


tSALMS    AND    HYiMNS. 

11.  7S.M. 

Christ  risen,  and  Death-vanquighed. 

1  A^TGELs,  roll  the  rock  away  ; 
Death,  yield  up  thy  mighty  prey ; 
See,  he  rises  from  the  tomb. 
Glowing  in  immortal  bloom. 

2  Shcfut  ye  aaints,  in  rapt'rous  song. 
Let  the  notes  be  sweet  and  strong  ; 
Hail  the  Son  of  God,  this  morn^ 
From  his  sepulchre  new-born. 

3  Pow'rs  of  heaven,  celestial  choirs, 
Sing  and  sweep  your  sounding  lyres ; 
Sons  of  men,  in  joyful  strain. 

Hail  your  mighty  Saviour's  reign  I 

4  Ev'ry  vtote  with  w^onder  swell. 
And  the  Saviour's  triumph  tell  ; 
Where,  0  death,  is  no^v  thy  sting  ? 
Where  thy  terror,  vanquish'd  king  ? 

Scott, 

12.  L.M. 

On  Earth  Peace,  Good  will  to  Men. 

1  Awake  the  song  that  gave  to  earth 
Salvation  in  Immanuel's  birth  ! 
Angelic  tongues  the  strain  began  ! 
'Twas  peace  on  earth,  good  will  to  man, 

2  Celestial  Peace  !  and  is  it  ours 

To  strike  the  harp  on  Salem's  tow'rs  r 
To  -welcome  back  the  Dove  that  brings 
The  balm  of  healiiiigin  her  wings  ? 


PSALMS    AND    HYMlNS. 

3  She  comes  !  and  lo,  the  orphan's  wail 
No  longer  loads  the  passing  gale  ; 
Contentment  sheds  her  sacred  calm, 
And  nature  owns  the  sovereign  charm. 

4  She  comes  !  and  banner,  spear  and  plume^ ' 
That  led  to  conquest  and  the  tomb  ; 
Wreath'd  with  the  olive,  now  adorn 

The  triumphs  of  the  joyous  morn. 

5  She  comes  !  and  with  attentive  ear. 
The  gospel's  sound  the  heathen  hear; 
Round  blood-stain'd  altars  throng  no  more,- 
But  suppliant  bow,  and  God  adore. 

6  Father,  if  such  the  bliss  that  flows 
Where  peace  delights  to  seek  repose, 
On  earth  may  she  for  ever  rest. 
Each  bosom  with  her  presence  blest. 

A.  Deerin^. 

13.  L.M. 

God  our  Shepherd  and  Guardian. 

1  As  the  good  shepherd  gently  leads 
His  wand'ring  flocks  to  verdant  mead?, 
Where  v/inding  rivers,  soft  and  slow^ 
Amid  the  flow'ry  landscape  flow. 

£  So  God,  the  guardian  of  each  soul, 
Does  all  our  erring  steps  control  : 
When  lost  in  sin's  perplexing  maze. 
He  brings  us  back  to  virtue's  ways. 

3  Though  we  shouldjournev  through  the  plain?. 
Where  df  ath  in  all  his  horror  roio;ns,  ti^ 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS* 

Our  steadfast  hearts  no  ill  shall  fear. 
For  thou,  O  God  !  art  with  us  there. 

4  Thine  ever-watchful  providence 
Is  our  support  and  our  defence  : 
With  thee  we  are  of  all  possessed. 
And  in  thy  favour,  fully  blest. 

5  0  bounteous  God  !  our  future  days 
Shall  be  devoted  to  thy  praise  ; 
And  in  thy  house,  thy  sacred  name 
And  wondrous  grace  shall  be  our  theme. 

Pope's  Collection. 

14.  L.M. 

Holy  Resolution. 

1  Ah,  wretched  souls,  who  strive  in  vain  ! 
Slaves  to  the  world,  and  slaves  to  sin  1 
A  nobler  toil  may  we  sustain, 

A  nobler  satisfaction  win. 

2  We  would  resolve  with  all  our  heart, 
With  all  our  pow'rs  to  serve  the  Lord  ; 
Nor  from  his  precepts  e'er  depart, 
Whose  service  is  a  rich  reward. 

3  0  be  his  service  all  our  joy  ! 
Arpund  let  our  example  shine  ; 
Till  others  love  the  blest  employ. 
And  join  in  labours  so  divine. 

4  Be  this  the  purpose  of  our  soul» 
Our  solemn,  our  determinM  choice, 
To  yield  to  his  supreme  control, 
And  in  his  kind  commands  reJQice. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

0  O  may  we  never  faint  nor  tire. 
Nor  wander  from  thy  sacred  ways  ! 
Great  God,  accept  our  souls'  desire. 
And  give  us  strength  to  live  thy  praise. 

Mrs.  Steelf . 

1 5.  c.  M. 

The  Law  of  Love. 

1  All  nature  feels  attractive  pow'r, 

A  strong  embracing  force  ; 
The  drops  that  sparkle  in  the  show'r 
The  planets  in  their  course. 

2  Thus  in  the  universe  of  mind. 

Is  felt  the  law  of  Love  ; 
The  charity,  both  strong  and  kind. 
For  all  that  live  and  move. 

3  More  perfect  bond,  the  christian  plan 

Attaches  soul  to  soul  ; 
Our  neighbour  is  the  sufF'ring  man. 
Though  at  the  distant  pole. 

4  To  earth  below,  from  heav'n  above. 

The  faith  in  Christ  professM, 
More  clear  reveals  that  Go^l  is  love. 
And  whom  he  loves  is  bless'd. 

Drennan. 

16.  L.  M. 

'-*  Affliction  cometh  not  forth  of  the  Dust."     Job.  v.  6. 
1  Affliction's  faded  form  draws  nigh. 

With  wrinkled  brow  and  tearful  eye  ; 

With  sackcloth  on  her  bosom  spread  ; 

And  ashes  scatter'd  o'er  her  head. 


PSAOIB    AND    HYMNS. 

£  But  deem  her  not  a  child  of  earth  ; 
From  heav'n  she  draws  li^r  sacred  birtfa ! 
Beside  the  throne  of  God  she  stands 
To  execute  his  dread  commands- 

3  Oft  as  in  pleasure's  paths  tve  stray, 
Perplex'd  in  sin's  deceitful  way. 

With  storms  she  thunders  o'er  our  heads. 
And  suddeti  ruin  round  us  spreads  : 

4  The  messenger  of  grace,  she  flies 
To  train  us  for  our  sphere,  the  skie3  5 
And  onward  as  we  move,  the  way 
Becomes  more  smooth,  more  bright  the  day* 

5  Her  weeds  to  robes  of  glory  turn. 

Her  looks  with  kindling  radiance  burn  ; 

And  from  her  lips  these  accents  steal, 

"  God  smites  to  bless,  he  wouids  to  heal  !** 

Drummond. 

17.  C.M. 

The  Light  and  Glory  of  God's  Wore 

1  A  o:lory  gilds  the  sacred  pag'r\ 

Majestic  as  the  sun  ; 
It  gives  a  light  to  ev'ry  age  > 
It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 

2  The  hand  that  gave  it,  still  supplier? 

The  gracious  light  and  heat ; 
Its  truths  upon  the  nations  rise, 
Thoy  ri&e,  but  never  set. 

^  Let  endless  thanks,  O  God  !  '^^^  tin  ,.. 
For  such  a  bright  di&pla  ^ 


FSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

Ab  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shinv 
With  beams  of  heav'nly  day. 

4  ^^  ith  steadfast  zeal  may  we  pursue 
The  paths  of  truth  and  love  ; 
Till  glory  break  upon  our  view 
In  brighter  worlds  above, 

Coi^pert 

IS.   CM. 

The  vegetable  Creation,  an  Emblem  o(  the 
Resurrection  of  Man. 

1  All  nature  dies,  and  lives  again  : 

The  flowVs  that  paint  the  field. 
The  trees  that  crown  the  mountain's  brow. 
And  boughs  and  blossoms  yield. 

2  Tliese,  all  resign  their  beauteous  form, 

At  winter's  stormy  blast ; 
And  leave  the  naked  leafless  plain 
A  desolated  waste, 

S  Yet  soon  reviving  plants  and  flowVs 
Anew  shall  deck  the  plain  ; 
The  woods  shall  hear  the  voice  of  spring 
And  flourish  green  again. 

4  So  to  the  dreary  grave  consigned, 

Man  sleeps  in  death's  dark  glooui. 
Until  th' eternal  mt)rningwake 
The  slumbers  cff  the  tomb. 

5  O  may  the  grave  become  to  us 

'l*he  bed  of  peaceful  rest  ; 
Whence  we  shall  gladly  rise  at  length. 
And  mingle  wiui  the  blest ! 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

6  Cheerd  bv  this  hope,  with  patient  mind 
We'll  wait  Heav'n's  high  decree  ; 
Till  the  appointed  period  come 
When  death  shall  set  us  free. 

Edinburgh  Coll. 

19.  CM. 

Creation  of  Man. 

1  A  God,  a  God,  the  wide  earth  shouts  ! 

A  God  !  the  Heav*n's  reply  : 
He  moulded  in  his  palm  the  world. 
And  hung  it  in  the  sky. 

2  "  Let  us  make  man'-  : — with  beauty  clad. 

And  health  in  ev'ry  vein  ; 
With  reason  thronM  upon  his  brow, 
Stepp'd  forth  majestic  tian. 

3  Around  he  turn'd  his  wond'ring  eyes, 

All  nature's  works  surveys  ; 
Admires  the  earth,  the  skies,  himself; 
And  tries  his  tongue  in  praise. 

4  Ye  hills,  and  vales  !  ye  meads  and  woods  ! 

Sun  !  with  o*erpowTin«;  glare, 
Fair  creatures,  tell  me,  if  ye  can. 
From  whence,  and  what  ye  are  ? 

5  What  parent  powl*,  all  great  and  good, 

Do  tliese  around  me  own  ? 
Tell  me,  creation,  tell  me  liow 
T'  adore  the  vast  unknow  n  ! 

Darwin. 


I^SALMS    AND    HVMKS, 

20.  s.M. 

Praise. 

1  A  jovful  song  to  God, 

Now  let  our  voices  raise  ; 
His  wondrous  works  and  boundless  love 
Demand  our  highest  praise. 

2  He  o:ives  us  wholesome  food 

And  richest  draughts  of  wine  ; 
And  life,  thro'  Christ's  redee«iing  blood. 
Immortal  and  divine. 

5  i^o  let  us  sing  his  praise 

While  life  and  being  last ; 
Then  taste  those  beatific  joys 
Which  cannot  be  express M. 

S.  Strcc<er. 

21.S.M. 

Christ  the  Branch  of  David,  and  the  Morning  S^ar- 

1  All  hail,  mysterious  King  ! 

Hail  David's  ancient  root  ;  (sprinij 

Thou  righteous  Branch,  which  thence  did 
To  give  the  nations  fruit, — 

t2  Our  wearv  souls  shall  rest 

Beneatfi  thy  gratei*ul  shade  ; 
Our  thirstinglips  thesv.eets  ^hall  taste^ 
By  thy  bless'd  fruit  convey'd, 

S  Fair  morningstar,  arise  I 

With  living  glories  bright ; 
And  pour  on  these  aw^ak'ning  eyes 
A  flood  of  sacred  lio;ht. 


PSALMS    AND    HY\fNS. 

4  The  horrid  gloom  is  fled, 

PiercM  by  thy  heav'nly  ray  ; 
Shine,  and  our  wand'ring  footsteps  lead 
To  everlasting  day. 

Doddridge,  altered, 

22.  c.  M. 

Pillars  in  the  Heavenly  Temple. 

1  All  hail,  victorious  Saviour,  hail ! 

We  bow  to  thy  command, 
And  own  that  David's  royal  key 
Well  fits  thy  sovereign  hand/ 

2  Open  the  treasures  of  thy  love. 

And  shed  thy  gifts  abroad  ; 
Unveil  to  our  rejoicing  eyes 
The  Temple  of  our  God. 

3  Therein  as  pillars  let  us  stand. 

On  an  eternal  base  ; 
Uprear'd  by  thy  almighty  hand. 
And  pclish'd  by  thy  grace. 

4  There,  deep  engraven  let  us  bear 

The  title  of  our  God  ; 
And  mark  the  New  Jerusaleiti. 
As  our  secure  abode. 

'  In  lasting  characters  inscribe 
Thy  own  beloved  name  ; 
That  endless  ages  there  may  read 
The  great  Immanuel's  claim. 

Doddrid?-. 


hbALMS    AND    liYMNbr 

23.  L.M. 

The  \'oice  of  Nature. 

1  Almighty  goodness,  pow'r  divine, 
Tlie  fields  and  verdant  meads  display  > 
And  bless  the  hand  which  made  them  shine. 
With  various  charms  profusely  gay. 

S  For  man  and  beas^here  daily  food, 
In  wide  diffusive  plenty  grow  ; 
And  there,  for  drink,  the  crystal  flood. 
In  streams  sweet-winding  gently  flow. 

3  By  cooling  streams  and  soft'ning  shov>  *rs 
The  vegetable  race  are  fed  ; 

And  trees  and  plants,  and  herbs  and  flow'rs, 
Their  Maker's  bounty  smiling  spread. 

4  The  flow'ry  tribes,  all  blooming  rise 
Above  the  faint  attempts  of  art ; 
Their  bright  inimitable  dyes 
Speak  sweet  conviction  to  the  heart. 

5  Ye  curious  winds,  that  roam  abroad, 
And  trace  creation's  wonders  o'er. 
Confess  the  footsteps  of  our  God, 
And  bow  before  him  and  adore. 

Mrs.  Steelex  ^ 

24.  L.  M. 

God  eternal  and  unchangeable. 

1  All-pow'rful,  self-existent  God, 
Who  all  creation  dost  sustain  ! 
Thou  wast,  and  art,  and  art  to  come, 
And  everlasting  is  thy  reign. 


FSALlVfS    AND    HYMN  8. 

2  Fix'd  and  eternal  as  thy  days. 
Each  glorious  attribute  divine, 
Through  ages  in^nite,  shall  still 
With  undiminish'd  lustre  shine. 

3  Fountain  of  b«ng  !  source  of  good  ! 
Immutable  thou  dost  remain  ; 
Nor  can  the  shadow  of  a  change 
Obscure  the  glories  of  thy  reign* 

4  Nature  h«r  order  shall  reverse, 
Revolving  seasons  cease  their  round. 
Nor  spring  appear  with  blooming  pride. 
Nor  autumn  be  with  plenty  crownd, 

5  Yon  shining  orbs  forget  their  course, 
The  sun  his  destin'd  path  forsake, 
And  burning  desolation  mark 
Amid  the  worlds  his  devious  track. 

6  Earth  may  with  all  herpowVs  dissolve, 
If  such  the  great  Creator's  will ; 

But  thou  forever  art  the  same, 
I  AM,  is  thy  memorial  still. 

Walker's  ColL 

25.  H.M. 

Kingdom  of  Christ.     Dan.  ii.  44.  Psa.  xxii.  27.  Ixvii  3.  4. 

1  All  hail,  redeeming  Lord  ! 

The  wondrous  things  foretold 
Of  thee  in  sacred  v/rit. 

With  ioy  our  eyes  behold  : 
Still  does  thy  arm  new  trophies  wear 
And  monuments  of  glory  rear. 


P5ALM5    AND    HYMNS. 

2J  To  thee  the  hoary  head 
Its  silver  honours  pays  ; 
To  thee  the  blooming  youth 
Devotes  his  brightest  days  : 
And  evTy  age  their  tribute  brings 
And  bow  to  thee,  all  conqu'ring  King. 

S  0  h^ste,  victorious  Prince, 
That  happy,  glorious  day, 
"When  souls  like  drops  of  dew  ^ 
Shall  own  thy  gentle  sway  ! 

0  may  it  bless  our  longing  eyes, 

And  bear  our  shouts  beyond  the  skies  1 

4  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord  ! 
Eternal  be  thy  reign  ; 
Behold  the  nations  sue 
To  wear  the  gentle  chain  : 
^Vhcn  earth  and  time  are  known  no  more, 
Thy  throne  shall  stand  forever  sure. 

Wesley's  CoU. 

26.  CM.  • 

Aspiiatioii  after  the  Christian  Temper. 

1  Almighty  Maker  !  Lord  of  all  ! 

Of  life  the  only  spring  1 
Creator  of  unnumber'd  worlds  ! 
Supreme,  eternal  King  I 

2  Drive  from  the  confines  of  our  hearts 

Impenitence  and  pride  ; 
Nor  let  us  in  forbidden  paths 
With  thoughtless  sinners  glide* 

>  Whatever  tliine  all-discerning  eye. 
5?^es  for  thy  creatures  fit  ; 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNSo 

We'll  bless  the  good,  and  to  th'e  ill 
Contentedly  submit. 

4  With  gen'rous  pleasure  let  us  view 

The  prosp'rous  and  the  great ; 
Malignant  envy  let  us  fly. 
And  odious  self-conceit. 

5  Let  not  despair,  nor  fell  revenge^ 

Be  to  our  bosoms  known  ; 

O  give  us  tears  for  other's  woes. 

And  patience  for  our  own  1 

6  Still  let  our  days  serenely  pass. 

Without  remorse  or  care  ; 

And  growing  holiness,  our  souls 

For  life's  last  hour  prepare. 

Select  Col! 

27.  L.M. 

Candour. 

1  All-Seeing, God!  'tis  thine  to  know 
The  springs  whence  wrong  opinions  flow  ; 
To  judge,  from  principles  within. 
When  frailty  errs,  and  when  we  sin. 

2  Where  is  the  man,  gretit  Lord  of  all ' 
Thy  servant  to  his  bar  shall  call ; 
Jud,ge  him  for  modes  of  faith  thy  foe, 
And  doom  him  to  the  realms  oi  wo  r 

5  Who  w^ith  another's  eye  can  read. 
Or  worship  by  another's  creed  ? 
Trusting  thy  grace,  we  form  our  own. 
And  bov/  to  thy  commands  alone. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS 

4  If  wron;j,  correct ;  accept,  if  right ; 
^Vhile  faithful  we  improve  our  light, — 
Condemning  none,  but  zealous  stiH, 
To  learn  and  follow  all  thy  will. 

5  When  shall  our  happy  eyes  behold 
All  people  fashion'd  in  thy  mouUl  ; 
And  charity  their  lineage  prove 
beriv'd  from  thee,  O  God  of  love  ! 

Scott, 

28.  L.M. 

The  Example  of  Christ. 

1  And  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love  f 
So  let  our  conversation  be  : 
The  serpent  blended  with  the  dove. 
Wisdom  and  meek  simplicity. 

5  Whene'er  the  angry  passions  rise. 

And  tempt  our  thoughts  or  tongues  to  strife. 
On  Jesus  let  us  fix  our  eye«. 
Bright  pattern  of  the  Christian  life  ! 

3  0  how  benevolent  and  kind  ! 
How  mild  !  how  ready  to  forgive  ? 
Be  his  the  temper  of  our  mind. 
And  his  tlie  rule3  by  which  we  live. 

4  To  do  his  heav'nly  Father's  will 
Was  his  employment  and  delight : 
Humility  and  holy  zeal 

Shone  through  his  life,  divinely  bright ! 

5  Dispensing  good  where'er  became, 

The  labors  of  his  life  v.ere  love  ; 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

Then  if  we  bear  the  Saviour's  name. 
By  his  example  let  us  move. 

Mrs-  Steele. 

29.  CM 

Acquiescence  in  the  Will  of  God* 

1  Author  of  good  !  we  rest  on  thee  ; 
Thine  ever  watchful  eye. 
Alone  our  real  wants  can  see, 
Thy  hand  alone  supply. 

€  0  let  thy  fear  within  us  dwell. 
Thy  love  our  footsteps  guide  ! 
That  love  shall  vainer  loves  expel  ; 
That  fear,  all  fears  beside. 

3  And  since,  bj  passion's  force  subdu'd, 

Too  oft  with  stubborn  will. 
We  blindly  shun  the  latent  good, 
And  grasp  the  specious  ill : 

4  Not  what  we  wish,  but  what  we  want 

Luet  mercy  still  supply  : 
The  good,  unask'd,  O  Father  !  grants 
The  ill,  though  ask'd,  deny. 

Merrick. 

30.  CM. 

Jesu^  owned  Lord  cf  all.     Isa.  xi.  10.  Hab.  ii.  14. 

Rom.  xi.  25,  26. 

1  All  hail  the  pow'r  of  Jes^is'  name  ' 
Let  angels  prostrate  fall . 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  ov/Ti  him  Lord  cf  ilL 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

li  Ye  wand'rlng  seed  of  Israel's  race, 
A  reiimant  >\'^ak  and  small ; 
Praise  him,  who  saves  you  by  his  grace^^ 
And  own  him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Ye  gentile  sinners,  ne'er  forget 

Tiie  wormwood  and  the  o;all  ; 
Go — spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
And  own  him  Lord  of  all. 

4  Babes,  men,  and  sires,  who  know  his  love^ 

^Vho  feel  your  sin  and  tlirall. 
Now  joy  with  all  the  hosts  above, 
And  own  him  Lord  of  all. 

5  Let  ev'ry  kindred,  ev'ry  tribes 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  him  all  majiesty  ascribe. 
And  own  him  tord  of  all. 

6  And  when  with  yonder  sacred  throng, 

We  at  his  feet^shall  fall ! 
^Ve*ll  join  the  everlasting  song^ 
And  own  him  Lord  of  all. 

Rippon's  CoH* 

31.   lls.M. 

*•  Prepare  ye  the  Way  of  the  Lord."     Luke  iii.  4. 

1   A  voice  from  the  desert  comes  awful  and  shrill : 
"  The  Lord  is  advancing  :  prepare  ye  the  way  I 
The  word  of  Jehovah  he'comes  to  fulfil, 
And  o'er  the  dark  world  pour  the  splendor  of  day. 

:  Bringdown  the  proud  mountain,  though  tow'r- 

incr  above, 
:^d  be  the  low  valley  exalted  on  high  ; 
4 


PSAtMS    AND    HYMNS. 

The  rough  place  and  crooked  be  smfoothen'd 

by  love. 
For  Zion  !  your  King,  your  Redeemer  is  nigh. 

3  The  beams  of  salvation  his  progress  illume. 
The  tone  dreary  wilderness  sings  to  her  God  ! 
The  rose  and  the  niirtle  there  suddenly  bloom, 
The   olive  of  p^eace  spreads   its  branches   a- 
broad.'' 

Drumftiond. 

32.    L.M. 

Personal  Virtues. 

1  Awake,  my  soul !  rouse  ev'ry  powV, 
Thy  native  dignity  display  : 

Let  lust  and  passion  reign  no  more. 
No  longer  own  their  lawless  sway. 

2  Thy  temper  meek  and  humble  be. 
Content  and  pleas'd  with  ev'ry  state  ; 
From  dire  revenge  and  envy  free, 
And  wild  ambition  to  be  great. 

3  Confine  thy  roving  appetites ; 

From  this  vain  world  withdraw  thine  eyes, 
Fix  them  on  those  divine  delights, 
Reserv'd  for  saints  above  the  skies. 

4  With  eager  zeal  pursue  the  prize  ; 
Each  fleeting  hour  of  life  improve  ; 
This  course  will  speak  thee  truly  wise, 
'Till  call'd  to  yon  bless'd  world  above, 

Bjrowafe, 


PSALMS    AND    HYMXSi, 

33.  CM. 

Zeal  and  Vigour  in  the  Christian  Race.    Phil.  n\A2y  14. 

1  Awake,  each  soul  !  stretch  e\  Ty  nerve. 

And  press  with  vigour  on  : 
A  heav'nly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crowa. 

2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey  ; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod. 
And  onward  urge  thy  \vay, 

S  *Tis  God's  all-animating  voice 
That  calls  thee  from  on  high  ; 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye. 

4  That  prize,  with  peerless  glory  bright, 

\Vhich  shall  new  lustre  boast, 
When  >  ictors'  wreaths  and  monarchs'  gem? 
Shall  blend  inibnimon  dust. 

5  Then  soul,  with  all  thy  waken'd  powers. 

Survey  th'  immortal  prize  ; 
Nor  let  the  glittVing  toys  of  earth. 
Allure  thy  vvand'nng  eyes. 

Djaddiidge. 

34.  CM. 

Thomph  in  Prosp'Jct  of  future  Glory.     Rom.  xiii.  11 . 

1  Awake,  ye  saints  !  and  raise  your  eye?. 
And  raise  your  voices  high  : 
Awake,  and  praise  that  sovereign  love. 
Which  shows  salvation  nigh. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

S  On  all  the  wings  of  time  it  flies  ; 
Each  moment  brings  it  near  : 
Then  welcome  each  declining  day, 
Welcome  each  closing  year. 

3  Not  many  years  their  round  shall  run, 

Not  many  mornings  rise, 
Ere  all  its  glories  stand  reveal'd 
To  our  admiring  eyes. 

4  Ye  wheels  of  nature  speed  your  course  ; 

Ye  mortal  povv'rs  decay  ! 
Fast  as  ye  bring  the  night  of  death. 
Ye  bring  eternal  day. 

Dpddridge, 

35.  CM. 

The  Condescension  of  God. 

1  Amidst  the  heav'nly  pow'rs  sublime 
God's  throne  is  fix'd  on  high  ; 
And  through  eternity  (he  hears 
The  praises  of  the  sky. 

.2  Yet,  looking  down,  he  visits  oft 
The  humble,  hallow'd  cell  ; 
And  with  the  penitent  who  mourns, 
'Tis  his  delight  to  dwell  : 

3  The  downcast  spirit  to  revive. 

The  sorrowful  to  cheer ; 
And  from  the  bed  of  dust,  the  man 
Of  contrite  heart  to  rear. 

4  With  him  dwells  no  relentless  wrath 

Against  the  human  race  : 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

The  souls  which  he  has  form'd,  shall  find 
A  refuge  in  his  grace. 

Edinburgh  Coll. 

36.  s.M. 

The  living  Sacrifice. 

1  And  will  th'  eternal  King 

So  mean  a  gift  reward  ? 
That  off 'ring  Lord  !  with  joy  we  bring. 
Which  thy  own  hand  prepared. 

2  We  own  thy  various  claim. 

And  to  thine  altar  move, 
The  willing  victims  of  thy  grace. 
And  bound  with  cords  of  love. 

3  Descend,  celestial  fire  ! 

The  sacrifice  inflame  ! 
So  shall  a  grateful  odour  rise 
Through  our  Redeemer's  name. 

Doddridge. 

37.  CM. 

Christian  Zeal  and  Diligence. 

1  Are  not  thy  mercies  sovereign  stili. 

And  thou  a  faithful  God  ? 
Wilt  thou  not  grant  us  warmer  zeai 
To  run  the  heav'niy  road  ? 

2  We  need  the  influence  of  thy  graw*. 

To  speed  us  in  thy  v/ay. 
Lest  we  should  loiter  in'our  race. 
Or  turn  our  feet  astray. 
4* 


r^SALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

S  Do  not  our  hearts  thy  precepts  love, 
Aud  long  to  see  thy  face  ? 
And  yet  how  slow  our  spirits  move^  ' 
Without  enliv'ning  grace ! 

4  But  we  shall  love  thy  gospel  more. 
And  ne'er  forget  thy  word. 
When  we  have  felt  its  quick'ning  powV, 
To  draw  us  near  the  Lord. 

Watts. 

38.   L.M. 

The  happy  State  of  the  Christian. 

1  As  we  advance  in  wisdom's  ways. 
Thy  love  demands  new  songs  of  praise; 
Our  pleasures,  joys,  and  hopes  increase. 
And  all  within  is  settled  peace. 

It  Our  foes  with  weaker  pow'rs  assail ; 
With  strength  increasing  we  prevail ; 
Above  our  ev'ry  tempter  rise. 
And  press  with  zeal  towards  the  skies. 

3  Look  we  at  death !  'tis  with  delight ; 
A  gentle  sleep,  and  short  the  night ; 
Angels  support  the  feeble  head. 

Our  souls  have  nothing  here  to  dread. 

4  Think  we  of  judgment!  happy  dayj[ 
Joyful  the  summons  we  oliey ; 

It  is  to  meet  the  God  we  love, 
And  take  our  glorious  crowns  above. 

5  Transporting  thought !  celestial  state  I 
For  this  we  live)  for  this  we  wait  i 


FSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

And  wliile  we  take  the  happy  yoad, 
Our  sotgs  of  praise  ascend  to  God. 

Unknown. 

oy.  Ts.M.  six  lines. 

Commencement  of  Public  Worship. 

1  At  the  portals  of  thy  house, 
Lord  !  we  leave  our  mortal  cares; 
Nobler  thoughts  our  souls  engage, 
Songs  of  piaise  and  fervent  prayers^ 

Pure  and  contrite  hearts  alone, 
Find  acceptance  at  thy  throne. 

2  Hapless  men,  whose  footsteps  stray 
From  the  temple  of  the  Lord  I 
Teach  them  Zion-s  heav'nly  way, 
To  their  feet  thy  light  aiford : 

Let  the  world  united  join, 
To  extol  thy  love  divine. 

.  J,  Taylt)r. 

40.  H.  M. 

The  Lord's  Day  ^lorning. 

1  Awake,  our  drowsy  souls  ! 
Shake  ofTeach  slothful  band!. 
The  wonders  of  this  day 
Our  noblest  songs  demand. 

Auspicious  morn.  Thy  blissful  rays. 
Bright  seraphs  hail.  In  songs  of  praise  T 

2  At  thy  approaching  dawn, 
Reluctant  death  resigned 
The  glorious  Prince  of  life, 
Id  Ui^  dark  vault  confin'd. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

Th'  angelic  host  Around  him  bends. 

And,  midst  their  shouts,  The  Lord  ascends- 

3  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord ! 
Heav'n  with  hosanna rings; 
While  earth,  in  humbler  strains, 
Thy  praise  responsive  sings. 

Wortny  art  thou.  Who  once  \vast  slain, 
Thro'  endless  years  To  live  and  reign. 

4  Gird  on,  great  King,  thy  sword. 
Ascend  thy  conquMng  car, 
WMiile  justice,  truth  and  love 
Maintain  the  glorious  war. 

Victorious  thou.  Thy  foes  shalt  tread, 
And  sin  and  death  In  triumph  lead, 

5  Make  bare  thy  potent  arm. 
And  wing  th' unerring  dart. 
With  salutary  pangs. 

To  each  rebellious  heart. 
Then  dying  souls  For  life  shall  sue. 
Numerous  as  drops  Of  morning  dew. 

Rippon'fi  C©IL 

41.  CM. 

Hearing  the  Voice  of  Gad's  Rod. 

1  Attend  each  soul,  with  revVent  awe. 

The  dictates  of  thy  God; 
Silent  and  trembling  hear  the  voice, 
Of  his  appointed  rod. 

2  Now  let  us  search  and  try  ouj  ways. 

And  prostrate  seek  his  face, 
Conscious  of  guilt,  before  his  throhe 
In  dust  our  souls  abase. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

?  Teach  us,  0  God  !  uhat's  yet  unknown. 
And  all  our  crimes  forgive  ; 
Those  crimes  we  would  no  more  repeat, 
But  to  thy  honour  live. 

4  Our  wither'd  joys  too  plainly  sliow 
That  all  on  earth  is  vain  ; 
In  God  our  wounded  hearts  confide. 
True  rest  and  bliss  to  gain. 

i)  Father!  we  wait  tiiy  gracious  calU 
To  leave  tliis  mournrul  land. 
And  bathe  in  rivers  of  delight 
That  flow  at  thy  right  hand. 

Dcddridg^* 

42.  CM. 

God  tlic  Refuge  of  the  Afflicted. 

1  Affliction  is  a  stormy  deep, 

Where  wave  resounds  to  wave  ; 
Thouj!;h  o'er  our  heads  the  billows  roll. 
We  know  the  Lord  can  save. 

2  When  darkness,  and  when  sorrows  rose 

And  pressed  on  evVy  side, 
The  Lord  hath  still  sustain'd  our  steps, 
And  still  hath  been  our  guide. 

3  Perhaps,  before  the  morning  dawn. 

He  will  restore  our  peace; 
For  he  who  bade  tlie  tempest  roar 
Can  bid  the  tempest  cea:?e. 

4  In  the  dark  watches  Qf  tlie  night 

We'll  count  hh  mercies  o'er  : 


PSALIVtS    AND    HYMNS. 

We'll  praise  him  for  ten  thousand  past, 
And  humbly  plead  for  more. 

5  Here  will  we  rest,  here  build  our  hopes, 
Nor  murmur  at  his  rod  ; 
He^s  more  to  us  than  all  the  world. 
Our  health,  our  life,  our  God. 

Cotton 

43.  CM. 

SwiouG  Reflections  on  cnir  iNToral  Conditiorh-*- 
[For  the  close  of  the  year.] 

1  And  now,  my  soul !  another  year 

Of  my  short  life  is  past : 

I  cannot  long  continue  here  ; 

And  this  may  be  my  last. 

2  Part  of  my  doubtful  life  is  gone/ 

Nor  will  return  again  ; 
And  swift  my  fleeting  moments  run — 
The  few  which  still  remain  ! 

3  Awnke,  my  soul !  with  all  thy  care 

Thy  true  condition  learn  ; 
What  are  thy  hopes,  how  sure,  how  fail'. 
And  what  thy  great  concern  ? 

4  Now  a  new  space  of  life  begins  ; 

Set  out  afresh  for  heav'n  : 
Seek  pardon  for  thy  former  sins. 
Through  christ,  so  freely  giv'n^ 

5'  Devoutly  yield  thyself  to  God, 
And  on  his  grace  depend  ; 
With  zeal  pursue  the  heavenly  road, 
Nor  doubt  a  happy  end* 

Exetef  Cdll 


FSALMS  AND  HYMNS- 

44.  L.M. 

The  Christian  Race. 

1  AwA!tE,  our  souls ;  away  our  fears  ; 
Let  every  trembling  thought  be  gone  : 
Awake,  and  run  the  heav'nly  race, 
And  put  a  cheerful  courage  on  ! 

2  True  His  a  straight  and  pleasant  road  ; 
Yet  mortal  spirits  tire,  and  faint 
When  they  forget  the  mighty  God, 
Who  feeds  the  strength  of  ev'ry  saint  : 

3  The  mighty  God,  whose  powerful  hand 
Has  matchless  works  of  w^onder  done ; 
And  shall  endure,  whilst  endless  years 
Their  everlastiiig  circles  run. 

4  From  him,  the  overflowing  spring, 
Our  souls  shall  drink  a  rich  supply; 
Whilst  those  who  trust  their  native  strength 
Shall  melt  ^v,  ay,  and  droop  and  die. 

5  Swift  as  an  e^le  cuts  the  air, 
We'll  mount  aloft  to  thine  abode, 
On  wings  of  love  our  souls  shall  fly. 
Nor  tire  amidst  the  heav'nly  road. 

Waus 

45.  L.M. 

Praise  for  Divine  Goodness. 

1  Awake,  each  soul !  awake,  each  tongue^! 
Our  God  demands  a  grateful  song: 
Let  all  our  nobler  pow'rs  record 
The  wundro'w  mercv  of  the  Lord. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

2  Dmnely  free,  hts  mercy  flows. 

Forgives  our  crimes,  allavs  our  woes; 
He  bids  approaching  death  remove^ 
And  crowns  us  with  indulgent  love. 

3  He  fills  our  longing  souls  with  good. 
Substantial  bliss !  immortal  food ! 
Youth  smiles  renew'd  in  active  pnme. 
And  triumphs  o'er  the  pow'r  of  time* 

4  In  him  the  poor  oppressed  shall  find 
A  friend,  almighty,  just  and  kind  ; 
His  2;h)i  i<j%i&  acts,  his  wondrous  ways, 
To  all  the  world  prociaim  his  praise. 

Mrs.  Steek, 

46.   L.  M. 

For  the  Dedication  of  a  Plg.ce  of  Worsliip.     Ps.  Ixxxvii.  5. 

1  And  will  the  j:reat  eternal  God 
On  earth  establish  his  abode? 
And  will  he  from  his  radiant  throne 
liegard  our  ttMuples  as  his  own? 

■2  Tl.e^e  walls  we  to  thy  honour  raise  ; 
Long  may  tliey  echx)  with  thy  praise ; 
And  thou,  descending,  fill  the  place 
^Vith  choicest  blessings  of  thy  grace. 

3  And  in  the  great  transcendant  day, 
\A  hen  God  the  nations  shall  survey, 
May  it  before  the  world  appear, 
That  crowds  were  born  to  glory,  here. 

Doddridge. 


rSALMS   AXD    IIY."M.\S- 

47.  L.  M. 

An  Evening  Hymn. 

:  Another  fleeting  daj  is  gone  ; 
Slow  o'er  the  west  the  shadows  lis^  ; 
Swift  the  soft  stealing  hours  have  flown, 
And  night's  dark  mantle  veils  the  skies. 

2,  Another  fleeting  day  is  gone; 
Swift  from  the  records  oTthe  year  ; 
And  still,  with  each  successive  sun. 
Life's  fading  visions  disappear. 

^  Another  fleeting  day  is  gone  ; 
To  join  the  fugitives  before  ; 
And  we,  when  life's  employ  is  done. 
Shall  sleep,  in  time  to  wake  no  more. 

4  Another  fleeting  day  is  gone  : 
But  soon  a  fairer  day  shall  rise, 
A  day  whose  never-setting  sua 

Shall  pour  its  light  o'er  cloudless  sk'uii, 

5  Another  fleeting  day  is  gone  ; 
In  solemn  silence  rest,  my  soul  ; 
Bow  down  befor^e  his  awiul  tlirone, 
Who  bids  the  morn  and  evening  r^ll, 

Coljyer's  Co!!. 

48.  L.  M. 

A  Morning  Hvm^, 

1  Awake,  each  soul  !  and  witl^  the  sun 
The  daily  stage  of  duty  run  : 
Shake  oft^duU  sloth,  and  joyful  risp. 
To  pay  the  morning  sacriiicer 


rSALMS    AXD    HYM^Se 

2  By  influence  of  the  light  divine, 
Let  our  own  light  to  others  shine  ; 
Kefiect  ail  heaven's  propitious  rays, 
In  ardent  love  and  cheerful  praise. 

5  Lord  I  we  our  vows  to  thee  renew. 
Scatter  our  sins  a«  moi'ning  dew  ; 
Guard  our  first  springs  of  thought  and  wilL 
And  with  thvself  our  spiritB  fill. 

4  Direct,  control,  suggest,  this  day. 
All  we  design,  or  do,  or  say  ; 

T^t  all  our  pow'rs,  with  all  their  mightj 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

5  All  praise  to  thee,  who  safe  hast  kept. 
And  hast  refreshed  us  while  we  slept  : 
Grant, Lord!  when  wefioni  death  awake, 
AVe  may  of  endless  life  partake. 

Bp.  Ken-. 

49.    L.  M- 

On  the  Death  of  a  Child. 

1  As  the  sweet  fiow'r,  which  scents  the  morn. 
But  withers  in  the  rising  day. 

Thus  lovely  seem'd  the  infant's  dawn  ! 
Thus  swiftly  fled  its  life  away  I 

2  Ere  sin  could  bli^jht,  or  sorrow  fade. 
Death  timely  cauie  with  friendly  care  : 
The  op'niiig  bud  to  heav'n  convey'd. 
And  bade  it  bfeom  forever  there. 

5  It  died  before  ihc  infant  soul 

Had  ever  burn'd  w  ith  wrong  desire  ; 
Had  ever  spurn"d  atheav'n's  control 
'^>r  ever  qucucli'd  its  sabred  fire- 


PSALMS    A\D     UVM:.-. 

It  died  to  sin,  to  woe,  and  caic  ; 
Yet  for  a  nuoment  felt  the  rod  ; 
Then  springing  on  the  viewless  air 
Spread  its  light  wings  and  soarM  to  God. 


50. 


S.   M. 


jI  icii-L — ?ia.  Ixviii.  4.  ciii.  1,  4. 
1     Awake,  and  sing  the  song. 

Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb, 
Walce  ev'ry  heart  and  ev'ry  tongue, 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 

2  Sing  of  his  saving  love  ; 
Sing  of  his  rising  pow'r  ; 

Sing  how^  he  intercedes  above. 
For  those  AvJio.se  sins  lie  bore. 

3  Sins:  on  vour  heav^nlv  wny, 
1  e  lansom  d  sinners  smg  ; 

Sing  on  rejoicing  ev-rv  day. 
In  Christ  jour  coaqu'riilg  king. 

4  Soon  shall  ye  hear  him  say, 

"  Ye  blessed  children  come  ;*' 

Soon  will  he  call  you  hence  away, 

And  take  his  waud'i;ers  home. 

We5l<?>''s  Coll. 

51.     L.  31. 

As  thy  Day  is,  so  shaii  thy  Strength  be. 
Afflicted  souls,  to  Christ  draw  near. 
Thy  Saviour's  gracious  promise  hear  : 


r^ALMS    AND    HYMN«. 

Ihs  faithful  word  declares  to  thee. 
That  as  thy  day,  thy  strength  shall  be, 

'2  Let  not  thy  heart  despond  and  saj^ 
**  How  shall  1  stand  the  trying  day  ?'' 
He  hath  engag-'d  by  firm  decree. 
That  as  thy  day,  thy  strength  slmll  be. 

3  Tliy  faith  is  weak,  thy  foes  arc  strong*; 
And  if  the  conflict  should  be  long. 
Thy  Lord  will  make  the  tempter  flee  ^ 
For  as  thy  day,  tiiy  strength  shall  be. 

4  Should  persecution  rage  and  flkme. 
Still  trust  in  thy  Redeemer's  name  ; 
In  fiVy  trials  tliou  shalt  see, 

That  as  thy  day,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

5  When  call'd  to  bear  the  mighty  crois. 
Or  sore  affliction,  pain,  or  loss. 

Or  deep  distress,  or  poverty  ; 

Still  as  thy  day,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

6  When  ghastly  death  appears  in  view, 
Christ's  presence  shall  thy  fears  subdue  ; 
He  comes  to  set  thy  spirit  free, 

And  as  thy  day,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

Unknown. 

52.  c.  M. 

The  Grace  and  Love  of  Christ. 

1   Aloud  w*e  sing  the  wondrous  grace, 
Christ  to  his  murd'rers  bare  ; 
^\  hich  n^ade  the  torturing  cross  its  throni^. 
And  hung  its  trophies  there. 


PSALMS    AND    IIY^FNS. 

2  ^  Father  forgive,"  hrs  mercy  cried, 

With  his  expiring  breath. 
And  drew  eternal  blessings  down 
On  those  who  wrought  his  death. 

3  Jesus,  this  wondrous  love  we  sing, 

And  wliile  we  sing  admire  ; 
Breathe  on  our  souls  and  kindte  there. 
The  same  celestial  tire. 

4  SwayM  by  thy  dear  example,  we 

For  enemies  will  pray  ; 
By  love,  their  hatred,  and  their  curse 
With  blessings  we'll  repay — 

Unknown, 

o3.     L.   M. 

A  general  Ifymn  of  Praise. 

1  Bk  thou  exaUed,  O  our  God, 
Above  the  heav'ns  where  angels  dwell  ; 
Thy  pow'r  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  telh 

\  With  joyful  voice  well  sound  thj  praise, 
(3  th^)u,  from  whem  all  beings  came  : 
Our  hearts  are  lix'd,  our  tongues  shall  raise 
Immortal  honors  to  thy  name. 

3  In  thee,  O  God,  are  all  the  springs 
Of  boundless  love,  and  grace  unknown  ; 
The  richest  Wessings  nature  brings. 
Are  gifts  descending  from  thy  throne. 

^  High  o'er  the  earth,  thy  goodness  reigns^: 
And  reaches  to  the  utmost  sky  ;  - 

5'^ 


PSALMS    AND    HYMi^. 

Thy  truth  to  endless  jcavs  remains, 
Though  lower  worlds  dissolve  and  diii 

5  Be  thou  exalted,  0  our  G*od, 

Abo\"e  the  heav-ns  where  angels  dwell , 
Thv  pow'r  on  eartli  be  known  abroad. 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 

"Watte, 

54.    L.  M. 

Praise  from  all  Mankind. 

1  Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne. 
Ye  nations  I  bow  with  sacred  joy  ; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone  ; 
He  can  create,  and  he  destroy. 

2  His  sovereign  pow'r,  which  all  things  made, 
Gave  life  to  clay, and  form'd  us  men  ; 
And  when  like  wand'ring  sheep  we  stray-d. 
He  Uiought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

S  We  ure  his  people,  we  his  care, 
He  still  supports  our  feeble  frame  ; 
What  lasting  honours  shall  we  rear. 
Almighty  Maker,  to  thy  name  ! 

4  We'll  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful  S0Dg§, 
Hi2;h  as  the  heav'ns  our  voices  rais.e  ; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues. 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  w  orld  is  thy  command  ; 
Vast  as  eternity  thy  love  ; 

Firm  as  a  rock*  thy  truth  shall  stand. 
When  rolling  years  shall  cea^e  to  move. 

Waits. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS, 
55.    8,  8,  6  M. 

Praise  from  all  Nature.     Psalms  cxlviil 

1  Begin,  my  soul !  th' exalted  lay; 
Let  each  enraptur'd  thoug))t  obey, 

And  praise  th'  Almighty's  name; 
Let  heav*n,  and  earth,  and  seas,  and  ski^. 
In  one  melodious  concert  rise. 

To  swell  th'  inspiring  theme. 

fi  Thou  heav'n  of  heav'ns,  his  vast  abode, 
Ye  clouds,  proclaim  your  Maker,  God  ; 

Ye  thunders,  speak  his  pow*r; 
Lo !  on  tlie  lightning's  rapid  wings, 
Li  triumph  rides  the  King  of  kings, 
Th'  astonish'd  worlds  adore. 

3  Ye  deeps,  whose  roaring  billows  rise 
To  join  the  thunders  of  the  skies. 

Praise  him,  who  bids  you  roll ; 
His  praise  in  softer  notes  declare. 
Each  whisp'ring  breeze  of  yielding  air. 

And  breathe  it  to  the  soul. 

4  WakQ, -all  ye  soaring  tribes,  and  sing; 
Ye  cheerful  warblers  of  the  spring. 

Harmonious  anthems  raise 
To  him,  vrho  shap'd  your  finer  mould, 
Andtipp'd  your  glitt'ring  wings  with  gold. 

And  tun'd  your  voice  to  praise. 

0  Let  iiian,  by  nobler  passions  sway'd — • 
The  feeling  heart,  the  judg;ing  head, 
In  heav*nly  praise  employ; 


1 

PSALMS    AND    HYM?^.  ' 

■  \ 
Spread  tlie  Creator's  name  around,  A| 

Till  heav'n's  broad  arch  ring  back  the  sound,   ^ 

The  gen'ral  burst  of  joy.  1 

Ogilvie.  i| 

56.  s.  M.  ^ 

The  Book  of  Nature  and  Scripture.     Psalms  xi^*        : 

1  Behold  !  the  morning  sun  j 
Begins  his  glorious  way; 

His  beams  through  all  the  nations  run. 
And  life  and  light  convey. 

2  The  darkness  and  the  light, 
M'hose  gen'ral  voice  i,s  kn-own  ; 

Proclaim  Jehovah's  boundless  mighty 
The  orders  of  his  throne. 

3  Ye  christian  lands  rejoice  ; 
To  you  his  word  is  giv'n  ; 

Nor  are  you  left  from  nature's  voice 
To  learn  the  path  to  heav'n. 

4  His  statutes  and  commands 
Are  set  before  our  eyes; 

He  puts  his  gospel  in  our  hands. 
Where  our  salvation  lies. 

5  His  laws  are  just  and  pure. 
His  truth  without  deceit ; 

His  promises  forever  sure, 
And  his  rewards  are  great. 

6  While  with  the  heart  and  tongue, 
We  spread  thy  praise  abroad. 

Accept  the  worship  and  the  song. 
Our  Saviour  and  our  God. 

Watt?,  alx'^ 


iSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

57.     rs.  M. 

I'Vceuoni  fiOm  Errors,  Guilt,  and  Foliy.     Ps.  xix.  IV.  Iv 

1  Bless'd  Instructor  I  from  thy  ways, 
Who  can  tell  how  oft  he  strays  r 
Save  from  error's  growth  the  mind. 
Leave  not.  Lord!  one  root  behind. 

'2  Purge  us  from  the  guilt  that  lies 
Wrapt  within  our  hearts'  disguise  : 
Let  us  thence,  by  thee  renew'd, 
Each  presumptuous  sin  exclude:. 

3  Let  our  tongues,  from  error  free. 
Speak  the  words  approved  by  thee ; 
To  thine  all -observing  eyes, 

Let  our  thoughts  accepted  rise. 

4  While  we  thus  thy  name  adore, 
And  thy  healins^  ^race  iiuplore, 
Bless'd  Redeemer  I  bow  thine  ear ; 
<jod,  our  strength  !  propitious  hear. 

oS.    S.  M. 

Attraction  of  the  Cioss.     Join.  xli.  C2. 

1  Behold  th'  amazino;  siirht, 

Tlie  Saviour  lifted  high  I 
Behold  the  Son  of  God's  delight 

Kxpire  in  agony  I 

•^  We  see,  and  we  admire, 

In  sympathy  of  love; 
We  feel  the  strong  attractivt-  pov, '; 

To  lift  our  souls  above. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMXSs 

3  Drawn  by  such  cords  as  these, 
Let  all  the  earrth  combine, 

"With  cheerful  ardour  to  confess 
The  energy  divine. 

4  In  him  our  hearts  unite  ; 
Xor  share  his  griefs  alone. 

But  from  his  cross  pursue  their  flij^h: 
To  his  triumphunr  throne. 

Dod.hiige.  '. 

59.   s.  M. 

Christ  the  Light  of  the  Work;. 

1  Behold  the  Prince  of  peace, 
The  chosen  of  the  Lord, 

God's  well-beloved  »Son,  fulfils 
The  sure  prophetic  word  ! 

2  No  royal  pomp  adorns 
This  ting  of  righteousness: 

But  meekness,  patience,  trutli  aiifd  love 
Compose  his  princely  dress. 

3  The  spirit  of  the  Lord, 
In  rich  abundance  shed. 

On  thi:^^  great  Propiiet  gently  lights, 
And  rests  upon  his  head. 

4  Jesus,  tinm  light  of  rrrcn  ! 
Thy  doctrine  life  imparts: 

O  may  we  feel  its  quick -ning  pow'r 
To  warm  and  glad  our  hearts. 

:>  Cheer- d  by  its  beams,  our  soul- 
Shall  run  the  heav'nlv  wav : 


PSALMS    AISD    HYMNS. 

The  path  which  Christ  hath  mark' tl  and  trod , 
AVill  lead  to  eixlless  day. 

Needham'. 

60.  L.   M. 

Christ  tl^  Light  and  Life  of  the  World. 

1  Behold  the  light !  now  see  it  rise, 
How  fast  it  spreads  1  fills  earth  and  skies, 
AVhile  night  and  darkness  flee  apace. 
Before  the  Savioiir^s  day  of  grace. 

2  The  sun's  bright  beam  shall  now  expire 
In  brighter  rays  and  warmer  fire ; 
Nature,  regenerate  and  pure. 
Shall  rise  to  glory,  and  endure. 

3  No  winter  shall  these  climes  annoy. 
No  chilling  blasts  young  buds  destroy ; 
The  tree  of  life  its"^ fruit  shall  yield. 
And  dying  man  of  death  be  heal'd.  [ 

4  Seraphic  raptures  swell  tlie  theme, 
And  joys  bewilder  like  a  dream  ; 
Then  wait,  each  soul,  the  perfect  day; 
Yet  walk  the  bright,  the  shining  way. 

nrBalloii.^ 

61.  L.  M. 

The  b€?tter  Part.     Luke  x.  43. 

1   Besft  with  snares  on  ev'ry  hand, 
In  life's  uncertain  path  we\stand: 
Father,  divine  !  diffuse  thy  light. 
To  guide  our  do^ibtful  footsteps  ri;;;lit' 


PSALMS    AND    HYMXS. 

£  Engage  our  roving  treach-roiis  heart. 
To  choose  the  vise,  the  better  part; 
To  scorn  the  trifles  of  a  day. 
For  joys  that  neTerfade  away. 

3  Then. let  the  fiercest  storms  arise, 
L^t  tempests  mingle  earth  and  skies; 
No  fatal  shipwrecks  shall  w^e  fear. 
But  all  our  treasures  with  us  bear. 

4  If  thou,  our  Father,  still  be  nigh. 
Cheerful  we  live,  and  joyful  die ; 
Secure  when  mortal  comforts  flee. 
To  fmd  a  thousand  worlds  in  thee. 

DodAldge. 

62.  c.  M. 

Christian  Charity, 

1  Behold,  where,  breathing  love  divine. 

Our  dying  Master  stands  ! 
His  weeping  foll'wers,  gathering  round. 
Receive'  his  last  commands. 

2  From  that  mild  Teacher's  parting  lips 

What  tender  accents  fell ! 
The  gentle  precept  which  he  gave 
Became  its  author  well. 

5  BlessVl  is  the  man,  whose  soffning  hea^t 

Feels  all  another's  pain  ; 
To  whom  the  supplicating  eye 
Was  never  rais'd  in  vajn  ; 

4  l]^  spreads  his  kind  supporting  arn^s 
To  ev'ry  child  of  grief ; 


l^SALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

His  secret  bounty  largely  flows,, 
And  brings  uiiaskM  relief. 

5  To  gentle  ottice^  of  love. 
His  ieet  are  never  slow : 
He  views  through  mercy's  melting  eve, 
A  brother  in  a  foe. 

0  To  him  protection  shall  be  shown  ; 

And  mercy  from  above 
Descend  on  those  who  thus  fulfil. 
The  perfect  law  of  love. 

Mrs.  Barba^Ji^ 

63.   c.  M. 

The  Example  of  Jesus. 

1  Behold,  where,  in  a  mortal  fornu 

Appears  eacli  grace  divine  ; 
The  virtues,  all  in  Jesus  meet, 
With  mildest  radiance  shine. 

£  To  spread  the  rays  of  heav'nly  lighi^ 
To  give  the  mourner  joy. 
To  preach  glad  tidings  to  the  poor, 
\Vas  his  divine  employ. 

3  Mid  keen  reproach  and  cruel  scorn^ 

Patient  and  meek  he  stood  ; 
His  foes  ungrateful  sought  his  life ; 
He  iabourd  for  their  good. 

4  To  God  he  left  his  righteous  cause. 

And  still  his  task  pursued  ; 
"While  humble  prayV,  and  holy  faith^ 
His  fainting  strength  renewed/ 
6 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNIB. 

5  In  the  last  hoiir  of  deep  distress. 

Before  his  father's  throne, 
With  soul  resigned,  he  bow'd  and  said, 
"  Thy  will,  not  mine,  he  done  !'^ 

6  Be  Christ  our  pattern,  and  our  guide  !, 

His  image  may  we  bear  ! 

O  may  we  tread  his  Iwly  steps,  m 

His  joy  and  glory  share  !  1 

Enfie]d.  n 

64.  c.  M. 

Christ's  Resttriection  the  Pledge  of  ours,  1   Pet.  K  3 — 6\ 

1  Bless'd  be  the  everlasting  God, 
The  Father  of  our  Lord  ; 
Be  his  abounding  liiercy  projis'd. 
His  majesty  ador/d^ 

S  When  from  the  dead  he  raised  his  Son, 
And  caird  him  to  the  sky, 
He  gave  our  souls  a  lively  hope 
That  they  sliould  never  die. 

3  What  though  his  uncontroll*<^  decree 

Comm^d  our  flesh  to  dust  ; 
Since  Chris^  our  pledge  and  pattern,  rose. 
So  all  his  foll'wers  must. 

4  There's  an  inheritance  divine. 

Reserved  against  that  day  ; 
'Tis  incorrupted,  undefil'd. 
And  fadeth  not  away. 

5  ^Ve  by  thy  pow'r,  O  God  !  are  kept 

Till  this  deliverance  com%  : 


PSALMS    AND    IIYMNS. 

We  ".valk  by  fulth  as  strangers  Iier^, 
Till  thau  shalt  call  us  kome, 

Watts  altjerejd^ 

65.  c.  M. 

Confidence  founded  in  the  Fear  of  God. 

1  Bless'd  is  the  man  who  fears  the  Lgrd  : 

His  well  establish'd  mind. 
In  ev'ry  varying  scene  of  life, 
Shall  true  composure  find. 

2  Oft  through  the  deep  and  stormy  &ea, 

The  heavenly  footsjteps  lie  ; 
But  on  a  glorious  world  beyond. 
His  faiih  can  fix  its  eye. 

3  Though  dark  his  pnesent  prospects  be, 

And  sorrows  round  him  dwell, 
Yet  hope  can  whisper  to  his  soul. 
That  all  shall  issue  well. 

4  Full  in  the  presence  of  his  God, 

Through  ev^ry  scene  he  goes  ; 
And  fearing  him,  no  other  fear 
His  steadfast  bosom  knows. 

5  No  dangers  can  his  soul  alarm, 

No  gloomy  views  aftVight  ; 
For  faith  assures  his  humble  heart, 
Wliatever  is,  is  right. 

E.^eter  CoU. 


P-SALMS    AND    HYMXS. 

66.    H.  M. 

The  Gospel  Jubilee. 

i  Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 

The  gladly  solemn  sound  ; 

Let  all  thii  nations  know. 

To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  jiome. 

2  Behold  the  Son  of  God, 
ComniissionM  from  above, 
To  all  the  human  race. 
The  messenger  of  love  ; 

The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come, 
Retum,  ye  ransomM  sinners,  homCc 

3  The  gospel  trumpet  sounds; 
Let  all  the  nations  hear, 
And  earth's  remotest  bounds 
Before  the  throne  appear  ; 

The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come, 
Return,  ye  rarisomM  sinners,  home. 

Rippon's  Col^ 

67.  s.  M. 

The  Birth  of  Christ.   Luke  ii.  l4^ 

1  Behold  !  the  <^'ace  appears, 

The  blessiiig  promised  long  ; 
Angels  announce  the  Saviour  near, 

In  this  triumphant  song  : 

£  "^  Glory  to  God  on  high, 
And  heav'niy  peace  on  earth. 


i^SALMS    AND    HYMXS. 

Good-will  to  men,  to  an2;els  j/)y, 
At  the  Redeemer's  birth  I" 

3  In  worship  so  divine, 

Let  saints  employ  their  tongues  ; 
With  the  celestial  host  we  join, 
And  loud  repeat  their  songs, 

4  Glory  to  God  on  high. 

And  heavenly  peace  on  earth  ; 
Good-will  to  men,  to  ano;eis  joy. 
At  our  Redeemer's  birth  I 

"Watt5. 

68.   s.  M. 

vSupport  in  Death.     Ps.  xxiii. 

1  Behold  the  gloomy  vale, 
AVhich  thou,  my  soul  !  must  tread. 

Beset  with  terrors  fierce  and  pale, 
That  leads  thee  to  the  dead. 

2  Ye  pleasing  scenes,  adieu  ! 
Which  I  so  long  have  known  : 

My  friends,  a  long  farewell  to  you  ! 
For  I  must  pass  alone. 

3  But  see  I  a  ray  of  light, 
With  splendour  all  divine. 

Breaks  through  these  dreary  realms  of  nighi. 
And  makes  their  horrors  shine. 

4  Where  death,  where  darkness  reigns, 
Jehovah  is  my  stay  ; 

His  rod  my  trembling  feet  sustains, 
His  staft'  defends  my  way. 
6^ 


^ 


1SALM3    AND    IIYM^ri3. 

5  Great  Shepherd  !  lead  me  on  ) 

My  soul  disdains  to  fear  ; 
Death's  c^loomy  phantoms  all  are  flo^^•il, 

Now  life's  great  Lord  is  near. 

Doddridgpc 

69.  c.  M. 

Faith  in  the  Promise  of  Salvation. 

1  B(5gin,  our  tongues,  some  heav'nly  themej 
And  speak  some  lofty  thing  ; 
The  mighty  works,  or  mighty  name. 
Of  our  eternal  King  ! 

"^l  Tell  of  his  wondrous  faithfulness. 
Or  sound  his  pow'r  abroad  ; 
Sing  the  bless'd  promise  of  his  grace. 
And  the  performing  God. 

5  Proclaim  salvation  from  the  Loid, 
To  sinful,  dying  men  ; 
His  hand  has  writ  the  sacred  word^ 
With-an  unerring  pen. 

4  Engrav'^d  as  in  eternal  brass. 

The  gracious  promise  shines  ; 
Nor  siiall  the  hand  of  time  erase 
Those  everlasting  lines. 

5  Then  why  these  doubts  and  sad  complaints  ? 

If  Christ  and  we  are  one. 
This  truth  is  provM  by  all  the  saints. 
Who  humbly  love  the  Son. 

6  By  faith  in  this  our  souls  have  liv'd. 

And  pait  of  heav'n  pos«p?sM  ; 


PSALMS    AXD    HYMNS. 

We'll  praise  him  then  for  grace  received, 
^nil  trust  him  for  the  rest. 

"Watt?, 

70.  c.  M. 

Praise  to  the  Goxl  of  Nature. 

1  Begin,  each  soul,  the  lofty  strain  ; 

In  solemn  accents  sino; 
A  sacred  hymn  of  grateful  praise 
To  heav'n's  Almighty  King. 

2  Ye  curling  fountains,  as  ye  roll, 

Your  silver  waves  along. 
Whisper  to  all  your  verdant  shores. 
The  subject  of  our  song. 

5  Retain  it  long,  ye  echoing  rocks. 
The  sacred  sound  retain. 
And  froin  your  hollow  winding  cav£S, 
Return  it  oft  again, 

4  Bear  it,  ye  winds,  on  all  your  wings. 

To  distant  climes  away. 
And  round  the  wide-extended  world 
The  lofty  theme  convey. 

■5  Take  the  glad  burden  of  his  name. 
Ye  clouds,  as  you  arise, 
Whether  to  deck  the  golden  morn 
Or  shade  the  er'ning  skies. 

5  Whilst  we,  with  sacred  rapture  fir'd^ 

The  great  Cfeator  sing. 
And  utter  consecrated  lays 
To  heaven's  eternal  Kins;. 

Mrs.  Rcvwe, 


i'^jALMS    AND    HVMKS. 
71.     S.  M. 

Christ  the  Tree  of  Life 

1  Behold  the  living  tree, 

Th'  inspired  prophet  saw  ; 
Whose  fruit  is  to  all  nations  free. 

Unguarded  by  the  law. 

£  No  flaming  swords  defend 
The  garden's  sacred  ground ; 

No  dire  denunciations  rend 
The  ear,  witii  piercing  sound. 

3  Come,  and  its  fruit  paiiake. 
Its  healing  leaves  apply ; 

Its  vii'tues  will  re-aniuiatc 
And  raise  your  spirits  high.- 

4  'Tis  for  the  nations'  use 
To  heal  their  ev'ry  wound  ; 

Its  colours,  and  its  balmy  juice. 
Make  health  and  life  abound, 

5  'Tis  Jesus  Christ  the  Lord, 
PrefigurM  by  the  tree  ; 

The  gospel  is  the  healing  word, 
That  sets  the  sinners  free. 

Wailac^. 

72.  c.  M. 

'^  He  ^ve  them  Bread  from  Heaven  to  eat.*'     Jobn  vi. 

1   Behold,  what  joy,  through  Israel's  host. 
When  first  they  manna  view'd ; 
They  labourM  wlio  should  gather  most, 
Ami  thoughi  it  pleasant  foocl; 


PSALMS    AND    HYxMNS. 

-2  But  when  they  had  it  long  enjoy'd^ 
Prom  day  to  day  the  same^ 
Their  hearts  were  by  the  plenty  cioy'd^ 
Although  from  heav'n  it  came. 

5  ThiUS  gospel  bread  at  first  is  priz'd. 

And  makes  a  people  glad  ; 
But  afterwards  too  much  despi^'tb 
Vv'lien  easy  to  be  had. 

4  But  should  the  Lord,  displeased,  withhold 
Tne  bread,  his  mercy  sends  ; 
To  have  our  houses  filFd  wnth  gold. 
Would  make  but  poor  amends. 

Sf  How  tedious  would  the  week  appear, 

Hov/  dull  the  sabbath  prove  ; 

Could  we  no  longer  meet  to  hear 

The  precious  truths  we  love  \ 

6  Nor  could  believing  parents  bear 

To  leave  their  heedless  youth, 
Exposal  to  ev'ry  fatal  snare. 
Without  the  light  of  truth. 

J.  Xewton. 

73.  CM. 

The  perfect  Law  of  Liberty. 

1  Er.HOLD  that  wise,  that  perfect  law. 
Wiiich  noblest  freedom  give^  : 
O  may  it  all  our  souls  refine. 
And  sanctify  our  lives  ! 

'2  Not  with  a  transient  glance  sur^"ey*d, 
Anil  in  an  hour  forgot, 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

But  deep  ioscrib'd  on  evTj  heart. 
To  reign  o'er  ev'ry  thought. 


r 


3  Great  Author  of  each  perfect  gift  1 
Thy  gracious  pow'r  display, 
That  our  ungrateful,  wan<l 'ring  hearts 
May  hearken  and  obeyi  / 

Doddridge. 

74.  s.  M. 

Salvation  by  ChTisf.     Psal.  cxviii. 

1  Behold  the  Corner- Stone, 
Which  God  in  Zion  lays. 

To  build  our  heav'nly  hopes  upon. 
And  his  eternal  praist!  I 

2  The  Jewiwsh  j^cribc  and  priest 
Reject  it  with  disdain  ; 

Yet  on  this  Rock  shall  Zion  rest, 
And  envy  ra";e  in  vain. 

3  The  work,  O  Lord,  is  thine, 
And  wondtous  in  our  c^es  ; 

This  day  declares  it  all  divine  ) 
This  day,  did  Jesus  rise. 

4  How  glorious  is  the  day, 
By  our  Redeemer  made  ! 

Let  us  rejoice,  and  sing  and  pray. 
Let  all  the  church  be  glad. 

5  Hosannato  the  King 
Of  David's  royal  blood  ! 

Bless  him,  ye  saints,  he  comes  tb  bring 
Salvation  from  your  God. 


PSALMS    AND    HVMX^ 

6  "NVe  bless  thy  holy  wort), 
Which  all  this  grace  di>plays  ; 

Ami  oft'er  on  thine  altar,  Lord, 
Our  sacrifice  of  praise. 


Watts. 


75.  s.  31. 


Adoption. 

1  Behold,  what  \vondrous  grace 
The  t'a.ther  hath  bestow-d 

On  sinners  of  a  mortal  race. 
To  call  them  sons  of  God  ! 

2  If  in  our  Father's  love 
We  share  a  filial  part. 

Send  down  thy  spirit  like  a  dove, 
To  rest  upon  our  heart. 

3  We  would  no  longer  lie, 

Like  slaves  beneath  the  throne  ; 
Our  faith  shall  Abba,  Father,  cry. 
And  thou  the  kindred  own. 

Watts  abridged 

76.    L.  M. 

Charity  rewarded.     Psal.  xli. 

Blest  is  the  man,  whose  tender  care 
Relieves  the  poor  in  their  distress  ; 
Whose  pity  wipes  the  widow's  tear. 
Whose  hand  supports  the  fatherless. 

His  heart  contrives  for  their  relief 
More  ^ood  thau  his  own  hand  can  do 


PSALMS    AND    HYMXS. 

He,  in  the  time  of  gen'ral  grief. 
Shall  find  thfe  Lord  has  pity  too. 

3  His  soul  shall  live  secure  on  earth, 
With  secret  blessings  on  his  head  ; 
When  drought,  and  pestiknce,  and  dearth 
Around  him  multiply  their  dead. 

4  Or  if  he  languish  on  his  couch, 

God  will  pronounce  his  sins  forgiv'n  ;. 
Will  save  him  with  a  healing  touch. 
Or  take  his  willing  soul  to  heav'n. 

Watts. 

77.  c.  M. 

A  ble&sed  Goapel.     Ps.  Ixxxix. 

1  Blessed  are  the  souls  who  hear  and  know 

The  gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 
Peace  shall  attend  the  path  they  go. 
And  light  their  steps  surround. 

2  Their  joy  shall  bear  their  spirits  up. 

Through  their  Redeemer's  name  ; 
His  promises  e%,a.\i  their  hopes. 
Nor  Satan  dare  cond^emn. 

3.  The  Lord  our  glory  and  defence. 
Strength  and  salvation  giv^s  ; 
Israel,  thy  King  forever  reigns. 
Thy  God  forever  lives. 

Watts. 


•pSALMS    A.\i)    HY.M.\S. 

78. "  s.  M. 

Brotherly  Love.     Ps.  cxxxili. 

1  Bless'd  are  the  sons  of  peace, 
\>  hose  hearts  and  hopes  are  one  ; 

Whose  kind  designs  to  serve  and  please. 
Through  all  their  actions  run  ! 

il  Bless-d  is  the  pious  house, 

W  here  zeal  and  friendship  meet ; 

Their  sono  s  of  praise,  their  mingled  vows, 
Make  their  communion  sweet. 

3  Thus  on  the  heav'nly  hills 

The  saints  are  blest  above  ; 
Where  peafce  like  morning  dew  distils. 

And  all  the  air  is  love. 

Watts, 

79.    L.  M. 

Scriiiture  Teachings,  and  their  happy  Consequences:.' 

1  Bright  source  of  intellectual  rays  ! 
Father  of  spirits  and  of  grace  ! 

O  dart,  w itii  energy  unknown. 
Celestial  beamings  from  thy  throne. 

2  Thy  sacred  book  we  would  survey, 
Enlighten'd  with  that  heav'nly  day  ; 
And  seek  thine  influence  with  the  word, 
To  teach  our  souls  to  know  the  Lord. 

J  So  shall  our  children  learil  the  road. 
That  leads  them  to  their  father's  God  ; 
And  form'd  by  lessons  so  divine. 
Shall  infant  minds  with  knowledge  shin^. 
T 


PSALMS    AND    HYMXS. 

4  So  shall  the  haughtiest  soul  submit. 
With  children  plac'd  at  Jesus'  feet  ; 
The  noisy  swell  of  pride  shall  cease. 
And  thy  sweet  voice  be  beard  in  peace. 

Doddridge 

80.  s.  M. 

Living  by  Faith. 

1  By  faith  may  Jesus  dwell 
In  our  believing  hearts  ; 

"While  he,  that  love,  which  none  can  t-eU, 
In  streams  of  grace,  imparts. 

2  Then  may  we  comprehend, 
With  all  the  saints  in  light, 

And  see  his  boundless  grace  extend. 
And  know  its  depth  and  height. 

3  Then  fillM  with  ev'ry  grace 
From  strength  to  strength  we'll  go  t 

While  Jesus  shews  his  smiling  face. 
In  ev'ry  scene  of  wo. 

4  Soon  we  shali  victors  be. 
And  crowns  of  glory  wear  ; 

In  endless  peace  our  Captain  see. 
And  dwell  iorever  there. 


H.  BaHoa- 


81, 


8,  8,  6  M. 


The  Birth  of  Christ. 
1  Behold  that  splendor  !  hear  the  shout ; 
Heav'n  opens  !  angels  hsue  out. 

And  throng  the  nether  sky  : 
What  heav'nly  tidings  do  they  bring  ? 


rSALMS    AND    IIYMN^S. 

Kapt  at  th'  approach  of  Israel's  King, 
They  speak  the  monarch  nigh. 

Whj  docs  the  King  approach  our  land  ? 
Comes  he  with  thunder  in  his  hand, 

The  merit  of  our  criinf^s  r 
Shepherds  be  glad  !  lie  comes  with  peace, 
Not  wrath,  but  uni^^rsal  o;race. 

To  bless  e'en  distant  climes. 

3  vSee  heav'n's  great  heir,  the  woman's  son  *. 
Behold  a  manger  is  his  throne  1 

Nay,  see  him  born  to  die  : 
Yours  is  the  guilt,  but  his  the  pain  : 
His  are  the  sorrows,  yours  the  gain : 

Then  let  his  praise  be  high. 

4  Come,  mighty  King  !  the  grace  enhance, 
(A  stable  was  thy  palace  once) 

Dwell  in  thes.e  hearts  of  ours  : 
Teach  us  to  pi'ai^e  the  Father's  love. 
Till  bless'd,  transported,  fir'd  above, 

"^Vesing  with  nobler  pow'rs. 

Unkiiov.'ii. 

82.    L.  51. 

The  Pharisee  and  Publican.     St.  Luke  xviii.  10. 

1  Behold,  how  sinners  disagree. 
The  Publican  and  Pharisee  ; 
One  doth  his  righteousness  proclaim  ; 
The  other  owns  his  guilt  and  shame. 

?.  This  man  at  humble  distance  stands. 
And  cries  for  grace  v.  ith  lifted  hands  ; 
That  boldly  rises  near  the  throne, 
And  talks  of  duties  he  has  done. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

3  The  Lord  their  difF'rent  language  knows, 
And  diff-rent  answers  he  bestows  ; 

The  humble  soul  with  grace  he  crowns. 
Whilst  on  the  proud  his  anger  frowns. 

4  De^' Father,  let  us  never  be 
JoinM  with  the  boasting  Pharisee  ; 
We  have  no  merit  of  our  own, 
But  plead  the  merit  of  thj  Son. 


Watte. 


83.    L.  M. 


MiraciCs  in  the  Life,  Death  and   Resurrection  of  Christ, 
1  Behold,  the  blind  their  sight  receive  ! 
Behold,  the  dead  awake  and  live  ! 
The  dumb  speak  wonders  !  and  the  lame 
Leap  like  the  hart,  and  bless  his  name. 

Q  Thus  dothth'  eternal  Spirit  own 
And  seal  the  mission  of  his  Son  ; 
The  Father  vindicates  his  cause, 

-     While  he  hangs  bleeding  on  the  cros?^ 

5  He  dies  !  the  heav'ns  in  mourning  stood  ; 
He  rises  by  the  pow'r  of  God  ! 
Behold  the  Lord  ascending  high. 
No  more  to  bleed^  no  more  to  die. 

4  Hence  and  forever  from  my  heart, 
I  bid  my  doubts  and  fears  depart ; 
And  to  those  hands  my  soul  resign, 
'^^'!Hch  bear  credentiah  so  divine.  m| 

Watt<{. 


SALMS    AND    HYMXS. 

84.    L.  31. 

Types  and  Prophesies  of  Christ. 

1  Bkhold  the  woman's  promis'd  seed  ! 
Behold  the  great  Messiah  comes  ! 
Jtehold  the  prophets  all  agreed 

To  give  him  the  superior  room  ! 

2  Abram  the  saint,  rejoiced  of  old, 
When  visions  of  the  Lord  he  saw  ; 
Moses  the  man  of  God  foretold, 
This  great  fultilier  of  tb£  law. 

3  The  types  bore  witness  to  his  name, 
Obtain'd  tlieir  chief  design  and  ceas'd  ; 
Tlie  incense,  and  the  bleeding  kmb. 
The  ark,  the  altar,  and  the  priest. 

4  Predictions  in  abundance  meet. 

To  join  their  blessings  on  his  head  ; 

Jesus,  we  worship  at  thy  feet. 

And  nations  own  Uie  piomis'cl  Seed. 

Watr§: 

85.  c.  M. 

Hope. 

1  BoRNK  o'er  the  ocean's  stormy  wave. 

The  Beacon's  light  appears. 
When  yawns  tlie  Seaman's  wat'ry  grave, 
And  his  lone  bosom  cheers. 

2  Then,  tho*  the  ra^ng  ocean  foam. 

His  heart  shall  dauntless  prove. 
To  reach  secure  his  cherish 'd  home;> 
The  haven  of  his  love. 

7'^ 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

3  So  when  the  soul  is  wrapt  in  gloom, 

To  worldly  grief  a  prey. 
Thy  beams,  blest  Hope,  beyond  the  tomb. 
Illumes  the  Pilgrim's  way. 

4  They  point  to  that  serene  abode 

Where  virtuous  faith  shall  rest; 
Protected  by  the  suif  rer's  God 
And  be  forever  blest. 

5  Oh  still,  thro'  sorrow's  rayless  night, 

O'ershade  our  worldly  way — 
May  pure  Religion's  holy  light 
Shine  witli  o'erpow'ring  ray. 

S3'-dney, 

86.  c.  M. 

Sabbath  Morning.     Psa.  122. 

1  Behold  the  rising  dawn  appear. 

Which  calls  our  willing  feet 
To  tread  thy  courts,  O  God,  and  here 
Our  solemn  praise  repeat. 

2  Fair  Zion's  gates  are  our  delight ; 

Within  her  walls  we  stand  ; 
And  all  her  happy  gions  unite 
In  friendship's  sacred  band. 

3  We  love  the  place  where  Zion's  Lord 

Is  pleas'd  to  shew  his  face  ; 

Here  he  proclaims  his  holy  word. 

And  here  accepts  our  praise. 

4  With  rev'rend  awe  and  godly  fear, 

We  bow  before  thy  throne  ; 
For  thou  the  fervent  pray'r  wilt  heaf 
Through  thy  beloved  Son^ 


rSALI\iS    AND    HYMXS. 

5  Peace  he  within  tliis  hallowM  place 
And  joy  a  constant  guest ; 
"With  holy  gifts,  and  heav*nly  grace 
Be  her  attendants  bless'd. 

G  Our  soul  shall  pray  for  Zion  still. 
While  life  oi  breath  remains  ; 
For  here  our  friends  and  bretliren  dwell. 
And  here  our  Saviour  reigns. 

Watts  Sz  Menick,  incited  &  varied 

87.  c.  M. 

''  Behold  the  Man/-  I 

1  Beho^  th.e  man  I — thus  Pilate  spake. 

Reluctant  to  comply  ; 
But  all  in  vain,  the  clam'rous  Jew- 
Demand  that  Christ  shall  die. 

2  Come  then, each  ?oul,  behold  the  man  ' 

The  silent  suft*  rcr  see  ; 
The  pris'ner  stands  at  Pilate's  bar 
To  get  the  nations  free. 

i  Behold  the  Saviour,  f  rown'd  with  thorny 
While  cruel  men  deride  ; 
Behold  they  nail  him  ie  the  ti-ee. 
And  pierce  his  sacred  sid6. 

4  Amazing  love  !  he  bleeds,  he  dies. 
Our  sins  his  murd'rers  were  ! 
These  were  the  scourge,  the  thorjis,the  naib^ 
And  these  the  pointed  spear. 

i  Bjit  Jesus  died  that  we  might  live, 
Hence  pleasing  thoughts  arise ; 


PSALMS    AND    HYMN$^.  y 

He  ro6e  a  mansion  to  prepare. 
For  us  beyond  tlie  skies  ! 

6  And  when  we  join  th'  cnraptur'd  throng. 
We  shall  his  beauties  trace  ; 
And  sing  the  wonders  of  his  love. 
The  riches  of  his  grace  ! 

Unkncwt 

88.  c.  31. 

The  SuiTe rings  of  Christ. 

1  Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind, 

NaiI'd  to  the  shameful  cross  ; 
How  vast  the  love  that  him  inclin'd 
To  bleed  and  die  for  us ! 

2  Hark,  how  he  groans  !  while  nations  shake. 

And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend  ; 
The  temple's  veil  in  sunder  breaks, 
And  solid  marbles  rend  ! 

3  'Tis  done  !  the  precious  ransom's  paid, 

"  Receive  my  soul,''  he  cries  I 
See  where  he  bows  his  saaed  head  ! 
He  bows  his  head,  and  dies  ! 

4  But  soon  he'll  break  death's  envious  chains. 

And  in  full  glory  shine  : 
O  Lamb  of  God  !  was  ever  pain. 
Was  ever  love  li^e  thine  ! 

Unknown. 

$9.     C.   M. 

Christ  precious  in  Life  g-nd  Death. 

1  Bless'd  Jesus,  when  our  soaring  thoughts 
O'er  all  thy  graces  F©ve, 


PS^VLMS    AND    TlYMVSr. 

How  are  our  souls  in  tra  isport  losl 
In  wonder,  joy,  and  love  I 

2  Not  softest  strains  can  charm  our  eais, 

Like  thy  beiove-l  name  ; 
Nor  autrht  beneath  iho  skies  inspir^^. 
Our  hearts  withec^uai  thvAO, 

3  Where'er  we  look,  our  wond'ring  eyes 

UnniimUer'd  ble^?»i»ig:-  see  ; 
But  what  is  life,  with  Al  its  bliss, 
^>'hen  once  compar'd  with  thee. 

4  Hast  thoii  a  rival  in  our  breast  ? 

Search,  Lord,  for  thou  c.uist  tell ; 
If  aught  can  raise  our  passions  thu^, 
Or  please  our  souls  so  well. 

5  No,  thou  art  precious  to  our  hearts  ; 

Our  portion  and  our  joy  ; 
Forever  let  thy  boundless  grace 
Our  sweetest  thoughts  employ. 

6  When  nature  fainfs  around  our  bed, 
Let  thy  bright  ^lories  shine  ; 

And  death  shall  all  his  terrors  lofe. 
In  raptures  so  dh  inc. 

Unknown. 

90.    L.  M. 

Praise  to  God  for  his  Goodiie's.     Ps.  103. 

1  Blfss,  0  each  soul,  the  living  God, 
Call  home  each  tliought  that  roves  abroad 
Let  ev*ry  pow'r  within  us  join, 
fs\  work  and  wcrrship  so  divine. 


I>SALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

2  Bless,  0  each  soul,  the  God  of  grace, 
Itis  favors  claim  oar  highest  praise  ; 

J  et  uoi  the  wonders  he  hath  ^vtought, 
Be  lost  in  silence  and  forgot. 

3  The  \ices  of  the  Blind  he  heals, 

Ard  cures  the  pains  that  nature  feels  ; 
Redeems  the  soul  from  death,  and  saves 
Our  wasting  life  from  thrcat'ning  graves^ 

4  Out-  youth  decay'd,  his  pow'r  repairs, 
Mis  mercy  crowns  otir  growing  years  ; 
Up  satisfies  our  mouths  with  good, 
And  fills  our  souls  with  heav'nly  food. 

5  His  pow'r  he  show'd  by  Moses'  hands, 
Ar.d  gave  to  Israel  his  commands  ; 
Bv.t  makes  his  truth  and  mercy  known 
To  all  the  nations  through  his  Son. 

Watts  abridg-d;. 

91.    L.  M. 

All  Nations  invoked  topraise  the  Creator. 

1  Cei \:sTi A L  worlds  !  your  Maker's  name 
Kesoiaid  tl "oiigh  ev'ry shining  coast: 
Our  'joi  i  n<)bler  praise  will  claim. 
When  heunioi'ds  his  glories  most. 

2  Sr.i)jend()iis  globe  of  flaming  day, 
Piaisf-  hini  in  thy  suhlinie  career  ; 

Ke  struck  froi>;  ni«ht  thy  peerless  ray. 
Gave  the^'.  tliy  patn,  and  guides  thee  there. 

3  Ye  starry  lamps,  to  whom  'tis  giv*n 
NigiU*s  sable  horrors  to  illume, 


PSALMS  AND  HYMNS. 

Praise  him  who  hung  you  high  in  heav'n. 
With  vivid  fires  to  u-ild  the  o-Ioom. 

[  Lightnings,  that  round  th'  Eternal  plav. 
Thunders,  that  from  liis  arm  are  hurl'ii, 
The  grandeur  of  your  God  convey, 
Blazino;  or  bursting;  on  tlie  world. 

I  From  clime  to  clime,  from  shore  to  shore, 
Be  the  Almighty  God  ador'd  : 
He  made  the  nations  by  his  powV 
And  rules  them  with  hissov'reign  word. 

WiUiams'Coil 

92.  s.  31. 

Solemn  Call  to  Praise.         Ps  xcv, 

1  Come,  sound  his  praise  abroad, 
And  hvmns  of  glory  sing  1 

Jehovah  is  the  Sovereign  God, 
The  universal  King. 

2  He  form'd  the  deeps  unknown  ; 
He  gave  the  seas  their  bound  ; 

The  wat'ry  worlds  are  all  liis  own. 
And  all  the  aolid  ground. 

3  Come,  worship  at  his  thro«e  ; 

Come,  bow  before  the  Loi*d  ; 
We  are  his  work,  antl  his  alone  ; 
He  formed  us  by  his  word. 

4  To-day  attend  his  voice. 
Nor  more  provoke  his  rod  ; 

Come,  majs.e  his  iieav'nly  patiis  your  choice* 
And  own  your  gracious  God^ 


PSALMS  AND  hymns' i 

5  Thus  you  the  joys  will  shai'e-, 
AMiich  from  devotion  rise  ; 

And  heav'nlj  grace  your  souls  prepare 
For  bliss  that  never  dies. 


Wattv 


93.  s.  M. 

The  Pleasures  of  Religion. 

1  Come,  ye  who  love  the  Lord  ! 
And  let  your  joys  be  known  ; 

Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord. 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  The  sorrows  of  the  mind 
Be  banish'd  from  tliis  place  1 

"Religion  never  was  designed 
To  make  our  pleasures  less. 

3  God,  your  eternal  Friend, 
No  present  good  denies  ; 

And  when  the  scenes  of  time  shall  e^d^ 
\V  ill  call  jou  to  the  skies, 

'4  There  shall  you  see  his  face. 

And  never,  never  sin  ; 
There,  from  the  rivers  of  his  grace, 

Dnnk  endless  pleasures  in, 

5  The  sons  of  God  have  found. 
Glory  begun  below: 

Celestial  Iriiits,  on  earthly  ground, 
Fro'ii  fnitli  and  hope  may  grov/. 

6  Then  let  our  sorrows  cease^- 
And  evVy  tear  be  dry; 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

We're  trav'lliiig  throuj:h  the  paths  of  peace 
To  fairer  worlds  ou  high. 

Watts. 

94.  c,  M. 

Christian  Equity. 

1  Come  let  us  search  our  ways  and  try, 

Have  <hey  been  just  and  right  ? 
Is  the  great  rule  of  equity 
Our  study  and  delight  ? 

2  What  we  would  have  our  neighbors  do. 

Have  we  still  done  the  same  ? 

From  others  ne'er  withheld  the  due. 

Which  we  from  others  claim  ? 

3  Have  we  ne'er  envied  others  good. 

Nor  envied  others  praise  ? 
In  no  man's  path  malignant  stood. 
Nor  us'd  detraction's  ways  ? 

4  Have  we  not,  4eaf  to  his  request^ 

Turn'd  from  another's  wo  r 
The  scorn  which  wrijigs  the  suff  rer's  breast. 
Have  we  abhorr'd  tg  sl^ov;  ? 

5  Thea  may  w^e  raise  our  humble  pray'r 

To  Gq(1,  the  just  and  kind  ; 
May  thankful  cast  on  him  our  care. 
And  hopQ  l^s  grace  to  find. 

6  Religion's  path  they  never  trod. 

Who  equity  contemn  : 
Nor  ever  are  tjiey  just  to  God, 
Who  prove  yojustto  n^en 

8-  Un&n^u 


FSAI>MS    AND    IIVMNS. 

95.  c.  31. 

Christ's  Invitation  to  Sinners,     Mat  xi,  28. — ^30* 

1  Come  unto  me,  all  ye  who  mourn, 

With  guilt  and  fears  oppress-d; 
ReJiign  to  me  the  willing  heart. 
And  I  will  give  you  rest. 

2  Take  up  mv  yoke,  and  learn  of  me, 

A  meek  and  lowly  mind  ; 
And  ibus  your  weary  troubled  souls. 
Repose  and  peace  shall  find. 

J  Forliglit  and  gentle  is  my  yoke  ; 
.  Tlie  burden  1  impose 
Shall  ease  the  heart  which  groan'd  before, 
Beneath  a  load  of  woes. 

Scotch  paraphrase?. 

98.     7s  M. 

Christ's  Invitation.     Matt.  x.  28. 

1  Come  !  said  Jesus'  sacred  yoice,         / 
€orp.e,  and  make  my  paths  your  choice  t 
I  will  ii;uide  you  to  your  home  ; 
Weaiy  piigrin).-,  hither  come  ! 

2  Thou,  who  houseless,  sole,  forlorn. 
Long  hast  borne  die  proud  world's  scoi'iv. 
Long  hast  roam'd  the  barren  waste,     ) 
Weary  pilgrim,  hither  haste  ! 

3  Ye,  who  toss'd  on  beds  of  pain, 
Seek  for  ease,  but  seek  in  vai.i  ; 
Ye,  wiiose  weeping  waiting  eyes 
V>'atch  ro  see  th-e  morning  rise  : 


P-^ALMS    AND    HYMSS. 

4  Ve,  by  fiercer  anu:nish  torn, 

In  remorse  tipr  ii»ult  wlio  innurri, 
Here  repcvse  your  lieavy  care  : 
\Vho  the  stinirs  of  i;iiilt  can  bear  r 

J  Sinners,  come  !  for  here  is  found 
Balm  that  Hows  for  evVy  wound  ; 
Peacj?  that  ever  shall  endure, 
Rcit  eternal,  sacred,  sure. 

Mi^.  Barbaald. 

97.     rsM. 

1  Children  of  the  heav-nlv  Kinir, 
As  ve  journey,  sweetly  sing; 
Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 

^  Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways  ! 

■I  Ye  are  trav'ling  home  to  God^ 
In  the  ways  the  Fathers  trod  : 
They  are  hap|)y  now,  and  ye 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

5  O,  ye  banish'd  seed,  be  glad  ! 
Christ  our  Advocate  is  made  ! 
Us  to  save,  our  flesh  assumes, 
I>iother  to  our  souls  becomes. 

4  Shout,  ye  little  flock,  and  blessM, 
Vou  on  Jesus'  throne  shall  re.>t  . 
There  your  seat  is  noAv  pieparM. 
There  your  kingdom  and  reward. 

'0  Fear  not,  brethren,  joyful  standi 
Oj^the  b(»rders  of  vour  land  : 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

Jesus  Christ,  wur  Father's  Son, 
Bids  >ou  uiidismav'd  go  on. 

6  Lord,  obediontlv  we  go. 
Gladly  kavin^  all  below  ; 
Only  thou  our  leader  be. 
And  we  >:u\\  vriil  follow  thee. 

Cennick^ 

98.   s.  31. 

The  Resurrection  of  Christ. 

1  Christians  !  dismiss  your  fear, 
Let  hope  and  joy  succeed  ; 

The  welcome  niws  with  gladness  hear  ^ 
The  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed  ! 

2  The  shades  of  death  withdrawn. 
His  eyes  their  beams  display  : 

So  wakes  ^he  sun,  when  rosy  dawn. 
Unbars  tlie  gates  of  day. 

3  Angelic  hosts  above. 
The  rising  Victor  sing  ; 

And  all  the  shining  seats  of  lore 
With  loud  hosannas  ring. 

4  Ye  pilgrims,  too,  below. 
Your  hearts  and  voices  raise  ; 

Let  ev'ry  breast  with  gladness  glow. 
And  ev'ry  mouth  b^  praise. 

Unkno'^\#i. 

99.    L.   M. 

Instruction  of  Piety.     Ps.  xxxiv. 

1  Chpldrex  in  years  and  knowledge  young. 
Your  parents'  hcfpe,  your  parents' joy  ! 


PSALMS    AND    UVMNS. 

Attend  the  counsels  of  my  tongue  ; 
Let  pious  thoughts  Jour  miiuls  employ 

2  If  you  desire  a  length  of  days, 

And  peace  to  crown  your  mortal  state, 
"Refrain  your  feet  from  impious  wa\s. 
Your  lips  from  slander  and  deceit. 

100.     8.  rs  M, 

Consolation  of  Israel.     Isa.  xlix.  13.     Luke.  ii.  25,  26 

1  Come,  thou  Ions:  expected  Jesus, 

Born  to  set  thy  people  i'vco:  ; 
From  our  fears  and  sins  release  us. 
Let  us  find  our  rest  iu  tliee. 

2  Israel's  strength  and  consolati^y, 

Hope  of  all  the  ^aints  thou  art ; 
Dear  desire  of  ev'iy  nation, 
Joy  of  ev'ry  lungiiig  heiirt. 

0  By  thine  own  eternal  spirit. 

Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone  ; 
By  thine  all-sufficient  merit, 
Kaise  us  to  thy  glorious  throne. 

1 1  an 

101.    L.  31. 

Acceptable  Warship. 

1  Come  !  pay  the  worship  God  requires^  ^ 
Inflam'd  with  pune  and  holy  iires. 
When  love  celestial  warms  the  breast. 
Our  homage,  and  our  vov  s,  are  blest. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMXS. 

S  When  pi^ty,  and  truth  refin'd 
Possess  the  temple  of  the  mind, 
"With  grateftil  flames  the  altars  glow. 
And  God  will  visit  man  below. 

Boycc/ 

102.  CM. 

Praise  to  God  and  the  Lamb. 

1  Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 

With  angels  round  the  throne. 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  th'eir  tongues. 
But  all  their  jojs  are  one. 

2  "  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  cry, 

''  To  be  exalted  thus  ;" 
"  Wo:  ihy  the  Lamb"  our  hearts  reply, 
**  For  he  was  slain  for  us." 

S  Jesus  is  v/orthy  to  receive 
Honour  and  pow'r  divine  ; 
And  blessings  more  than  we  can  give. 
Be,  Lord,  forever  thine. 

4  The  whole  creation  join  in  one, 
To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  him  that  sits  upon  tiie  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb 

Watt*. 

103.  c.  M. 

Praise  to  the  Redeemei", 

1  Come,  sound  the  trembling  lyre  once  more* 
Attempt  the  Saviour's  praise  : 
Let  echo  wake  from  shore  to  shore. 
And  aaswer  to  yoiir  laya. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

2  Bid  cv'ry  cavern 'd  rock  reply. 

With  echo's  sweetest  voice, 
And  woo  the  minstrels  of  the  sky, 
To  listen  and  rejoice. 

3  Sweet  notes  unnumljcr'd  angels  swell, 

In  the  bright  realms  above  : 
No  ey6  hath  seen,  m)  tongue  can  tell, 
Th'  extent  of  Jesus'  love. 

4  He  claims  the  heathen  for  his  own, 

He  lays  oppression  low  ; 
He  is  our  Father's  eldest  Son, 
To  whom  all  knees  must  bow. 

'  Let  ev'ry  human  tongue  proclaim, 
The  Saviour  is  our  friend; 
He  never  changes,  still  the  same, 
His  mercy  knows  no  end. 

U.  Magazine-. 

104.    H.  M. 

riie  iCingfiom  of  Christ,  and  its  attendant  Glprie?, 

1  Come,  sing  a  Saviour's  pow'r. 
And  praise  his  mighty  name  ; 
His  wondrous  love  adore. 
And  chant  his  growing  fame. 

Wide  o'er  the  w^orld,  a  king  shall  reign^ 
And  righteousness  and  peace  maintain. 

2  The  sceptre  of  his  grace, 
He  shall  forever  wield  ; 
His  foes,  before  his  face. 

To  strength  divine,  shall  yield. 
The  conquest  of  his  truth  shall  show 
What  an  almighty  arm  can  do. 


PSALMS    AXD    HYMNS. 

S  His  alienated  sons, 

By  sin  heguil'd,  betray'd  ; 

Shall  then  be  born  at  once. 

And  willing  subjects  made. 
Such  numbers  shall  his  courts  adovm 
As  dew  drops  of  the  vernal  morn. 

4  His  realm  shall  ever  stand. 

By  lib'ral  things  upheld  ; 

And  from  his  bounteous  hand, 

All  hearts  with  joy  be  fiU'd. 
An  universe  with  praise  shall  own 
The  countless  honours  of  his  throne. 

Turner. 

105.  CM. 

Clod  Worshipped  as  our  Creator.     Ps.  c.  1 — o- 

1  Come,  serve  the  Lord  with  love  and  joy. 

And  in  his  presence  sing  ; 
Cheerful  your  heaA'ts  and  tongues  emploT. 
The  Lord  alone  is  King. 

2  He  forms  his  church  by  pow'r  divine. 

The  work  is  all  his  ow^n  : 
Let  us  in  holy  praises  join 
To  God  the  Lord  alone. 

3  The  holy  gates  we  enter  in, 

And  in  his  kingdom  stand  ; 
Released  from  foes,  and  sav'd  from  sin. 
By  ids  almighty  hand. 

4  Ye  sons  of  Zion,  rise  and  sing, 

Who  in  his  pastures  feed  ; 
Give  praises  to  your  sov'reign  King, 
For  he  is  God  indeed. 


PSALMS    AND    HYM>'S. 

5  We  are  his  people,  and  his  sheep. 
Our  shepherd  is  the  Lord  ; 
He  will  oiu*  ^uls  in  safety  keep. 
And  be  his  name  ador'd. 

Proud. 

106.  c.  M. 

Breathing  after  tlie  Holy  Spirit-. 

1  Come  holy  spirit,  heav'nly  dove. 
With  ail  thy  quick'ning  pow'rs  5. 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love. 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

S  Look,  how  we  grovel  l>ere  below. 
Fond  of  these  trifling  toys  ; 
Our  souls  can  neither  ily  nor  go 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise, 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues. 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Dear  Lord  !  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor  dying  rate  ?  '^ 

Our  love  so  faint,  s(»  cold  to  thee. 
And  thine  to  us  sp  great  ? 

^  Come  holy  spirit,  h^v'nly  dove. 
With  all  thy  quickening  pow'rs. 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love. 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

Watts, 


rSALMS    AND    HYMXS. 
107.    L.   M.  6  lines. 

Jesiis,  who  is  the  Christ. 

1  Come,  0  thou  universal  good  ! 
Balm  of  the  wounded  conscience,  come  : 
The  hungry,  dying  spirit's  food  ! 
The  weary,  wand'ring  pilgrim's  home  ; 
Haven  to  take  the  shipwreck'd  in, 
My  ev^lasting  rest  from  sin  !    - 

£  Come,  O  my  comfort  and  delight  ! 

My  strength,  and  health,and  shield,  and  suu ; 
My  boast,  my  confidence,  and  might, 
My  joy,  my  glory,  and  my  crown  ; 
My  gospel  hope,  my  calling's  prize, 
JVIy  tree  of  life,  my  paradise. 


Uiikiiov.u* 


108.     L.  M. 


The  Gospel  Feast.     Luke  xiv.  17.  18.  ^1.  2% 

1  Come,  sinners,  to  the  gospel  feast. 
Let  ev'ry  soul  be  Jesus*  guest  ; 
Ye  need  not  one  be  left  behind. 
For  God  hath  bidden  all  mankind. 

2  "  Have  meexcus'd  I*'  why  will  you  say 
From  health,  and  life  and  liberty ; 
From  all  that  is  in  Jesus  giv^n. 

From  pardon,  holiness  and  lM?av*n. 

S  Come  then,  ye  souls,  by  sin  oppressed. 
Ye  weary  wand'rers  after  rest. 
Ye  poor  and  maimed,  halt  and  blind. 
In  C'lrist  an  heartv  vrelco,me  find. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

4  See  him  set  forth  before  jour  eyes  1 
Behold  the  bleeding  sacrifice  I 

His  boundless  love  doth  all  embrace, 
We  freely  i^)w  are  sav'd  by  grace. 

5  Ye,  who  believe  his  record  true, 
Shall  sup  with  him,  and  he  with  you. 
Come  to  the  feast,  you're  sav'd  from  sin, 
And  Jesus  waits  to  take  you  in. 

Unknown, 

109.  t.  M. 

Before  Sermon.     1  Pet.  iv.  11,  &c. 

1  Come  worship  at  our  Father's  feet ; 
See  in  his  face,  what  wonders  meet  ! 
Words  are  too  feeble  to  express 
His  worth,  his  glory,  or  his  grace. 

£  When  shall  we  climb  thosfe  higher  ski^s, 
AVhere  storms  and  tempests  never  rise  ! 
Where  he  unveils  his  fovely  face. 
And  shines  and  reigns  the  God  of  grace  ? 

>  Nor  earth,  nor  air,  nor  sun,  nor  stars, 
Nor  heav'n  his  full  resemblance  bears  ; 
His  beauties  we  can  never  trace, 
I'ill  we  behold  him  face  to  face- 

W  hitfitld's  Coil 

110.  L.  M. 

The  Heavenly  Bridegroom.     Ps.  xxiv.  7 — 10. 
1  Come  in,  thoa  bkssed,  honoured  Lord, 
By  earth,  by  heav^i,  by  all  ador'd  ; 
We  hail  thee  welcome  ;  take  thy  throne^ 
^Vnd  in  thy  Zion  reign  atone. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

2  Our  only  Lord  and  God  thou  art. 
Reign  thou  the  sov'reign  of  the  heart  \ 
Thou  King  of  glory,  ever  bless'd 

By  angels  and  by  men  coiifes^'d. 

3  Enter  thy  church,  thou  Lord  divioe. 
And  be  the  kingdom  everthin^  ! 
We  shout  thee  welcome  to  thy  seat^ 
And  lay  our  honours  at  thy  feet. 

4  O  happy  church,  thy  bliss  how  grea^^ 
Thy  King,  in  all  his  heavenly  state. 
With  thee  forever  will  reside. 

Thy  husba?nd  he,  and  thou  the  bride. 

5  O  God,  our  grateful  hearts  rejoice, 

Sii>ce  thou  hast  made  our  so,uls  thy  choice  : 
While  here,  our  songs  to  thee  shall  rise, 
And  join  the  chorua  of  the  skies. 

Proud. 

111.    C.  M. 

lutreating  the  Pieseruce  o^f  Christ  in  his  Church.es. 

1  Come,  thou  desire  of  all  thy  saints. 

Our  humble  strains  attend. 
While  with  our  praise*  and  complaints, 
Low  at  thy  feet  we  beu^. 

2  When  we  thy  wondrous  glories  hear. 

And  all  thy  suft'^rings  frace. 
What  sweetly  awful  scene^s  appear  ! 
What  rich  unbo^inded  grace  ! 

3  How  should  our  songs,  like  those  above, 

With  >yarm  devot-ion  rise  * 


t^^ALMS    AND    HYxMNS. 

How  should  our  souls  on  wings  of  love. 
Mount  upward  to  the  skies, 

4  But  ah  !  the  SKing,  how  cold  it  flows  ! 

How  lan2;uid  our  desire  ! 
How  faint  tlie  sacrad  passion  glows, 
Till  thou  the  heart  inspire. 

5  Come,  Lord,  thy  love  alone  can  raise 

In  us  the  heav'nly  flame  ; 
Then  shall  our  lips  resound  thy  praise, 
Our  hearts  adore  thy  name. 

6  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  glory  shine. 

And  fill  thy  dwellings  here ; 
Till  life,  and  love,  and  joy  divine, 
A  heav'n  on  earth  appear. 

Mrs.  Steeie. 

112.      8,7s.  M. 

Confidence  in  God. 

1  Calm,  my  soul,  behold  thy  Saviour  ! 
This  blest  thought  shall  joy  impart ; 
Though  by  all  the  world  forsakeii. 
That  he  bears  me  on  his  heart. 

S  What  tiiQu^i  all  the  world  are  preaciiing> 
"  Dteath  shall  reign  forever  more  ;-' 
We're  instructed  by  his  teaching. 
That  its  reign  shall  soon  be  o'er. 

S  See  in  Christ  all  things  created. 
This  was  God's  eternal  plan  ; 
In  him  all  are  reinstated. 
Sacred  head  of  ev'rv  ma,n  - 

Q 


FSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

4  0  for  such  transcendent  goodn^s. 
May  each  soul  in  concert  rise  ; 
In  melodious  grateful  anthems, 
Sound  his  praises  to  the  skies. 

113.    C.  M. 

Christ's  Compassion,  and  Fulnese. 

1  Christ,  as  our  great  physician,  heals 

Our  maladies  within  ; 
Relieves  the  pangs  the  conscience  feelsj 
From  recollected  sin. 

2  He  sees  our  many  pressing  wants 

With  a  propitious  eye  ; 
And  from  his  own  abundance  grants 
A  free  and  rich  supply. 

3  He  sympathizes  with  our  grief ; 

He  lends  a  gracious  car 
To  all  pur  groans  ;  and  gives  relief. 
Whatever  we  feel  or  fear. 

4  He  manages  our  best  affair^ 

From  his  high  throne  above  ; 
And  soothes  our  sorrows  and  our  car^ 
With  his  endearing  love. 

5  The  soul  with  sacred  rapture  saith 

When  Jesus  is  in  view  ; 

This  is  the  object  of  my  faith. 

And  this  its  author  too. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

114.  L.  31. 

Invitation  to  praise  God. 

1  Come  Zion's  daughters,  shout  and  singy 
Israel,  thj  thankful  praises briii^, 
Jerusalem,  lift  up  thy  voice, 

And  heav'n,  and  earth,  in  God  pejoic.e. 

2  The  Lord  Jehovah,  mighty  God, 
Removes  the  judgments  of  his  rod  ; 
Casts  out  our  ev'ry  hurtful  foe. 
And  doth  liis  great  salvation  slu)w, 

3  The  King  of  Israel,  Christ  the  Lord, 
Doth  in  his  church  his  name  record  ; 
Her  faithful  sons^shall  faint  no  more. 
But  rise  to  joy,  and  God  adore. 

4  To  God  the  Lord  be  praises  giv'n^ 
By  all  on  earth  and  all  in  heav'n 
<Jur  souls  the  joyful  chorus  join. 
To  giye  Jehovah  praise  divine. 

Unknown, 

115.  C.  M. 

God  is  Love. 

1  Come  ye  that  know  and  fear  the  Lord, 

And  raise  your  thoughts  above  ; 
Let  ev'ry  heart  and  voice  accord 
To  sing  that  "  God  is  love." 

2  This  precious  truth,  his  word  declares. 

And  all  his  mercies  prove, 
Jesus  the  gift  of  gifts,  appears 
To  show  that  "  God  is  love." 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS, 

S  Beho}d  his  patience  bearing  long 
With  tl)ose  who  from  him  rove  ) 
Till  mighty  grace  th^ir  hearts  subtlue., 
To  teach  them  "  God  is  love." 

4  The  work  begins,  is  carried  on 

By  pow*r  from  heav-n  above. 

And  ev'ry  moment  wlhen  begun 

Declares  that  **  God  is  love,** 

5  0  may  VvC  all  while  here  below. 

This  blessing  well  improve; 
Till  nob'ler  praise  in  brighter  worlds. 
Proclaim  th^t  "  GoiJ  is  love." 

116.    C,  M. 

The  afercy  ot  God. 

Come,  let  our  hearts  od  MeVcy  muse,- 
Our  tongues  of  mercj  sing ; 

"Who  will  refuse  for  me  rcy's  gifts 
A  tribute  st>ng  to  briing. 

2  'Twas  mercy  wak'd  cfnr  infant  eyes. 
With  light's  all  glad'ning  ray, 
Mercy  has  fed  our  countless  wants. 
Returning  evVy  day. 

S  Each  private  comfort  wt^  possess, 
By  mercy  is  bestow'd , 
And  all  the  sv/eets  of  social  life 
From  nievcy  still  have  flow'd, 

4  Pardon,  of  all  our  wan tr»  the  chief. 
By  mercy's  hand  is  gi  v'n. 


PSALM.^    AND    HV3L\-S. 

For  mercy  slied  a  Saviour's  blood 
To  make  us  heirs  of  heav'n. 

Uivknown. 

117.    L.  M. 

*'  Blessed  are  they  that  mourn/' 

1  Deem  not  that  they  &re  blessM  alone, 
Whose  days  a  peaceful  tenor  keep  ; 
The  God,  who  loves  our  race,  has  shown 
A  blessing  for  the  eyes  that  weep. 

2  Tlie  light  of  smiles  shall  fill  again 
The  liJs  that  overflow  with  tears. 
And  weary  hours  of  w^o  and  pain 
Are  earnests  of  serener  years. 

3  O  there  are  days  of  sunny  rest 
For  cv'ry  dark  and  troubled  night  I 
Grief  may  abide,  an  evening  guest, 
Bat  joy  shall  come  w^ith  early  light. 

4  And  thou,  who  o'er  thy  friend's  low  bier^ 
y.ieddest  the  bitter  drops  like  rain, 
Hope  tliat  a  brighter,  happier  sphere, 
Wul  give  him  to  thy  arms  again. 

5  Nor  let  the  good  man's  trust  depart. 
Though  life  its  common  gifts  deny  ; 
Though  with  a  pierc'd  and  broken  heart. 
And  spurn 'd  of  men,  he  goes  to  die. 

6  For  God  hath  mark'd  each  anguish'd  day, 
.  And  numberVl  ev'ry  secret  tear  ; 

And  heav'n's  long  age  of  bliss  shall  pay 
For  all  his  children  suffer  here. 

D*'  Unkpo>yB, 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS, 

118.  c.  M. 

Love  to  Chriit. 

1  Do  we  not  love  tliee,  0  our  Lord: 

Behold  each  heart  and  see ; 
And  turn  each  secret  idol  out^ 
IMiat  dares  to  rival  thee. 

2  Do  we  not  love  thee  from  our  souk 

Who  came  frou)  realms  above? 
Whose  ;f^racc  and  truth  to  us  unfold 
The  motives  otthj  love. 

3  Is  not  thy  name  melodious  still 

To  each  att«itive  ear? 
Doth  not  each  pulse  with  pleastire  bound, 
A  Saviour's  voice  to  hear  ? 

4  Thou  knoj^v^St  we  love  tliee,  dearest  Lord; 

But  O,  we  long  to  soar 
Far  from  the  sphere  of  mortal  joys 
That  we  may  love  thee  more. 

Unknown 

119.  L.  M. 

Christian  Privileges. 

i  Dost  thou  thy  children's  namfe  record 
Free  of  thy  holy  city,  Lord  ? 
And  are  we  sinners,  calPd  to  share 
The  precious  privileges  there  ? 

2  Shall  we  receive  this  grace  in  vain  ? 
Siiall  we  our  great  vocation  strain  r 
Away,  ye  works  iu  darkn'ess  wrought, 
Av/av,  each  ;?ensi?a1,  sinful  thought ! 


P»ALM5^    AND    HY3L\S. 

2  Our  souls,  we  charge  them  to  exce^ 
in  thinking  riglit  and  doing  well ; 
Deep  let  our  searching  pow-rs  eiigage, 
UnbiasM  in  the  sacred  page. 

4  Heighten  the  force  of  good  desire, 
To  deeds  of  sliining  worth  aspire  5 
More  firm  in  fortitude  despise 
The  world's  deducing  vanities. 

5  Strong  and  more  strong  our  passion^  ruTe, 
Advancing  still  in  virtue''s  school ; 
Contending  still  with  noble  strife. 

To  imitate  our  Saviotir's  life. 

Scou, 

120.    L.  M. 

The  one  Liviiij^  and  True  God. 

1  Eternal  God  !  Almighty  cause 

Of  earth,  and  seas,  a,nd.  worlds  unknown  i 
All  things  are  subject  to  thy  laws  ; 
All  things  depend  on  thee  alone. 

2  Thy  glorious  being  singly  stands. 
Of  all  within  itself  possessed  ; 

By  none  control! 'd  in  thy  commandsj 
And  in  thyself  supremely  bless'd  . 

3  Worship  to  thee  alone  bdongs. 
Worship  to  thee  ^ilone  we  give  ; 
Thine  be  our  hearts  and  thine  our  songs. 
And  to  thy  glory  may  we  live. 

4  Spread  thy  great  name  through  ev'ry  lanjj; 
In  evTy  heart  erect  thy  throne  ; 


PSALMS    A^^D    liYM>NS. 

Subdue  the  world  to  tliy  command. 
And  as  thou  art,  reign  God  alone. 

Browne,  alt*d- 

121.    L.  M. 

Eternal  Life. 

1  Eternal  life  !  how  sweet  the  sound. 
To  sinners  who  in  bondage  sigh : 
t'ublish  the  bliss  the  world  around ; 
Echo  the  joys,  ye  worlds  on  high.* 

2  Eternal  life !  how  will  it  reign. 

When  mounting  from  this  breathless  clod. 
The  soul  discharg'd  from  sin  and  pain, 
Ascends  t 'enjoy  its  Father  God ! 

3  Eternal  life  !  how  will  it  bloom 
In  beauty  on  that  blissful  day, 

"Wlien  rescu'd  from  i\y  i^npris'ning  tomb. 
The  soul  awakes  to  brighter  rays. 

4  Eternal  life!  0  how  refin'd 

The  joys!  the  triumjjh^i  how  divine! 
When  we  in  body  and  in  mind 
Shall  in  the  Saviour*s  image  shine. 

5  Holy  and  heav-nly  is  the  soul, 
Wliere  dwells  an  hope  so  bright  as  thi?, 
They  wish  and  long  <o  reach  the  goal. 
And  seize  the  prize  of  endless  bliss. 


122.  c.  M. 

Not  Oi  Works,  ccc. 

]  Ev'ry  attempt  of  man  to  gain 
An  ev>erla*ting  life, 


UnXiiov/n 


PSALMS    AND    HYJM>3«. 

Is  legal  pride,  a  fancy  vain, 
And  antichristian  strife. 

When  gospel  grace  inspires  the  breast. 

No  legal  strife  is  there  ; 
But  joy,  and  peace,  and  love,  and  rest. 

And  h^av'nly  praise  and  pray'r. 

S  Had  I  a  thousand  souls  Vd  cj^t 
Them  all  on  Christ  my  king; 
And  had  [  twice  ten  thousand  tongues, 
They  all  his  praise  should  sing. 

4  Cease,  O  my  soul,  fwever  ceas.e. 
From  legal  care  and  strife; 
Jesus  forever  is  thy  peace, 
Thy  way,  thy  truth  and  life. 

Unknown. 

123.  c.  M. 

Joy  and  Gratitude. 

1  Etern'al  love  !  how  large  the  sum 

Of  blessings  from  thy  hand  ! 
To  banish  sorrow  and  be  blest 
Is  thy  supreme  command. 

2  Joy  is  our  duty,  glory,  health. 

The  Sunshine  of  the  souU 
The  best  return  that  we  can  make 
To  him  who  plans  the  whole. 

5  Whatever,  Lord,  of  earthly  bliss 
Thy  sovereign  will  denies. 
Accepted  at  thy  throne  of  grace 
Let  this  petition  rise. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS.  ' 

4  Give  us  a  calm,  a  thankful  heart. 

From  ev'ry  murmur  free; 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impart. 
And  make  us  live  to  thee. 

5  Let  the  blessM  thought  that  we  are  tlime. 

Our  life  and  death  attend  ; 
Thy  presence  through  our  journej  shine; 
And  crown  our  journey 's  end. 

Young  &  Rippoc- 

124.     L.   M. 

Tiie  Divine  Blessing  jmnlorcd. 

i  Etekxvl  source  of  life  and  thought ! 
Be  all  beneath  thyself  forgot. 
Whilst  thee,  great  Parent-mind,  we  own.- 
In  prostrate  homage  round  thy  tbroue. 

£  0  may  we  live  before  thy  face. 
The  willing  subjects  of  thy  grace  ; 
And  through  each  path  of  duty  move 
With  filial  awe,  and  filial  love ! 

Dodxirid^e 

125.  L.  p.  M. 

Lil'e,  Death,  and  Resurrection. 

1  Eternal  God,  how  frail  is  man  : 

Few  are  the  hours,  and  short  the  span. 
Between  the  cradle  and  the  grave i 

Who  can  prolong  his  vital  breath? 

Who  from  the  bold  demands  of  death 
Hath  skill  to  fiy  or  pow'r  to  save  ? 

2  But  let  no  murmVing  heart  complain, 
That,  therefore,  man  is  made  in  vain. 


rSALMS    AM)    IIYMXS. 

Nor  the  Civntor-s  jjrac.e  distrust ;        *" 
For  thoii^li  lus  servants,  day  by  day. 
Goto  their  graves,  and  turn  to  clay, 

A  bright  rewani  awaits  the  just. 

5  Jesus  hath  made  thy  purpose  known, 
A  new  and  better  life  Iwth  shown, 

And  we  the  glorious  tidings  hear : 
Forever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
That  we  can  read  his  holy  word. 
And  find  a  resurrection  there. 

Watts. 

126.  c.  31. 

The  Aged  Christian's  Reflections  and  Hopes. 

1  Etkrxal  Sire,  enthron'd  on  high  ! 

Whom  heav'nly  hosts  adore  ; 
^Vho  yet  to  suppliant  dust  art  nigh  : 
Thy  presence  we  implore. 

2  O  guide  us  down  the  steep  of  age. 

And  keep  our  passions  cool ; 
Teach  us  to  scan  the  sacred  page. 
And  practice  ev'ry  rule ! 

S  Our  flying  years  time  urges  on  ; 
What's  human  must  decay; 
Our  friends,  our  youth's  companions,  gone> 
Can  we  expect  to  stay  ? 

4  Ah!  no — then  smooth  the  mortal  hour; 
On  thee  our  hope  depends ; 
Support  us  with  almighty  pawer, 
While  dust  to  du^^t  descends, 

WiVUams'  Coil, 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS, 

127.    L.  M. 

Tire  Year  crowned  with  Goodness. 

1  Eternal  Source  of  evVy  joy ! 
Well  may  thy  praise  our  lips  employ. 
While  in  thy  temple  we  appear. 
Whose  goodness  crowns  the  ciroling  year. 

£  Wide  as  the  wheels  of  nature  roll, 
Thy  hand  supports  and  guides  the  whole; 
By  thee  the  sun  is  taught  to  rise. 
And  darkness  when  to  veil  the  skies. 

3  The  fiow'ry  spring  at  thy  command. 
Embalms  tlue  air,  and  paints  the  land; 
The  summer  suns  with  vigor  shine, 
To  raise  the  coru  and  cheer  the  \ixi^. 

4  Thyhaud  in  autumn  richly  pours 
Through  all  our  coasts,  redundant  store?  ; 
And  winters  soften'd  by  thy  care. 

No  more  a  face  of  horror  wear. 

5  Seasons  and  months,  and  weeks  and  daj§. 
Demand  si^cessive  songs  of  praise; 
Still  be  the  cheerful  homage  paid. 
With  morning  light  and  ev'ning  shade- 

5  0  may  our  more  harmonious  tongues  j 
Hereafter  join  in  nobler  songs; 
And  in  those  brighter  courts  adore. 
Where  days  and  years  revolve  no  more. 

Dpddrk^^ 


rSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

128.    L.  M. 

Pieserving  Goodness. 

1  Eternal  God,  we  bless  thy  name, 

The  same  thy  pow'r,  thy  grace  the  same; 
The  tokens  of  thy  friendly  care, 
Open  and  close  and  crown  the  year. 

2  Supported  by  thy  guardian  hand, 
Amidst  ten  thousand  deaths  we  stand  ! 
And  see,  when  we  survey  thy  ways. 
Ten  thousand  monuments  of  praise. 

S  Thus  far  thy  arm  has  led  us  on. 
Thus  far  we  make  thy  mercy  known  ; 
And  whilst  we  tread  this  desert  land. 
New  mercies  shall  ^ew  songs  demand,' 

4  Our  grateful  voice,  on  Jordan's  shore. 
Shall  raise  one  sacred  pillar  more  ; 
Then  bear,  in  thy  blight  courts  above. 
Inscriptions  of  inipmortal  love, 

Doddridge. 

129.  c.  M. 

The  Conc'escension  of  God. 
i  Eternal  pow'r,  almighty  God, 
Who  can  approach  thy  throne  ? 
Accessless  light  is  thy  abode. 
To  angel -eyes  unknown. 

^1  Before  flie  radiance  of  thin^  ey-e 
The  heav'ns  no  longer  shine. 
And  all  the  glories  of  the  sky 
Are  but  the  shade  of  tliinei- 
1-0 


PSALIvIS    AND    HYMNS. 

3  Great  Gdd,  and  wilt  thou  condescend 

To  cast  a  look  below. 
To  this  vile  world  thy  notice  bend 
The^e  seats  of  sin  and  woe  ? 

4  But  Oh  !  to  shew  thy  smiling  face, 

To  bring  thy  glories  near — 

Amazing  and  transporting  grace, 

To  dwell  with  mortals  here  ! 

5  How  strange  !  how  awful,  is  thy  love  ! 

With  trembling  we  adove : 
Not  all  th'  exalted  minds  above, 
Its  wonders  can  explore. 

6  While  golden  harps,  and  angel  tongues 

Resound  iirtmortal  lays. 
Great  God,  permit  our  humble  songs 
To  rise  and  mean  thy  praise. 

Mrs.  Steele. 

130.    L.  M. 

Jesus  Exalted  as  a  Prince  and  Saviour. 

i  Exalted  Prince  of  life,  we  own 
The  royal  honoirs  of  thy  throne  : 
'Tis  fix'd  by  God's  almighty  hand 
And  seraphs  bow  at  thy  command. 

2  Exalted  Saviour,  we  confess 

The  sovereign  triumphs  of  thy  grace; 
Where  beams  of  gentle  radiance  shine. 
And  temper  majesty  divine. 

^  Wide  thy  resistless  sceptre  swa^* 
Till  all  thine  enemies  obey  : 


PSALMS    AND    HYMN8. 

Wide  may  thy  cross  its  virtue  prove, 
And  conquer  millions  by  its  love* 

4  Mi^lity  to  vanquish,  and  forgive  ! 
Thine  Israel  shall  repent  and  live  ; 
And  loud  proclaim  thy  healing  breath, 
VVhichworkstheir  life,  who  wro't  thy  death 

Doddridge,- 

131.    C.   M. 

Prayer  for  kind  Affections. 

1  Far  from  thy  servants,  God  of  grace, 
Th'  unfeeling  heart  remove  ; 
And  form  in  our  obedient  souls. 
The  image  of  thy  love. 

9.  0  may  our  sympathizing  breasts 
The  gen'rous  pleasure  know ; 
Kindlv  to  share  in  others  joy 
And  weep  for  others  woe. 

3  Where'er  the  helpless  sons  of  grief 

In  low  distress  arc  laid, 
Soft  be  our  hearts  their  pains  to  feel, 
And  swift  cur  hands  to  aid. 

4  Under  the  gentle  sway  of  love. 

Be  ev'rv  passion  brou^^cht ; 
O  be  the  law  of  love  fulfil  I'd 
In  ^-'ry  act  and  thought  ! 

Ifl.  Jeivi?, 

132.     8,  8,  G.    M. 

Prayer  for  Peace. 

i  Father  of  peace,  O  turn  once  more 
Thy  looks  of  love  along  thy  shore  ; 


PSALM«    AND    HYMNS, 

Bejiold  a  people  mourns  ! 
To  thee,  the  merciful,  belong 
Glad  incense  and  the  grateful  son^:. 

JNot  agonizing  groans. 

2  Lest  foreign  hands  sho'uld  reap  the  soil, 
The  husbandman  forbears  his  toil, 

Lean  famine  hovers  nigh  : 
While  m£n  are  hurried  to  the  shades, 
Tlieir  worJcs  devouring  flame  invades. 
And  towns  in  ruin  lie. 

S  The  blossoms  of  our  youth  are  she'd 
Afar  upon  the  unblest  beti, 

Which  pain  and  want  prepare  ; 
Aloud  the  aged  matrons  sigh, 
And  in  ihj  temples  lift  th^ir  cry, 

''  Dur  sons  Jehovah  spare." 

4  When  shall  we  bend  our  swords  to  shared. 
In  joyful  praise  dissolve  our  pray'rs. 

And  breathe  a  purer  vow  ; 
O  send  thine  angel  concord  here, 
With  halcyon  win^,  to  wipe  each  tear. 
And  wave  the  olive's  bow. 

W.  Taylor-. 

133.  c.  M. 

Walking  by  Faith. 

1  Faith  builds  upon  the  evidence 
Of  things  beyond  our  sight  ; 
It  pierces  through  the  veil  of  sensB 
And  dwelis  in  heav'nly  light. 

dr  It  sets  time  past  in  present  view. 
Brings  distant  prospects  home : 


PSALMS  AM)  IIVMNS* 

Of  things  a  thousaml  years  ago. 
Or  thousand  years  to  come. 

J  By  faith  we  know  the  world  was  made 
By  God's  omnific  word  ; 
And  though  their  form  and  beauty  fade^ 
They'll  be  again  res  tor 'd. 

4  Abram  gbey'd  the  Lord's  command. 

From  his  own  country  driv'n. 
By  faith  he  souglit  a  promised  land. 
But  found  Ids  rest  in  heav'n. 

5  Thus  through  life's  pilgrimage  we  stray^ 

The  promise  in  our  eye  ; 
By  faith  we  walk  the  narrow  way. 
That  leads  to  jovs  on  Inzh. 

Watt: 

134.    L.   31. 

Ordination  of  a  Minist^. 

1  Father  of  mercies  I  in  thy  house. 
We  pay  our  homage  and  our  vows  ; 
While  with  a  grateful  heart  we  share 
These  pl^^gcs  of  our  Saviour's  care. 

£  The  Saviour,  when  to  heav'n  he  rose. 
In  splendid  triumph  o'er  his  foes, 
Scatter'd  his  gifts  on  men  below. 
And  wide  his  royal  bounties  flow. 

5  H^nce  sprang  i\\^  Apostle's  lionor'd  name 
vSacred  lieyond  heroic  fame  ; 
Hence  dictates  the  Prophetic  sage, 
And  hence  the  Evangelic  page. 


RSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

4  In  lower  fojms  to  bless  our  ejes, 
Pastors  from  hence  and  Teachers  rise ; 
Who,  tliOiigh  with  feebler  rays  they  shine. 
Still  mark  a  long  extended  line. 

5  So  shall  the  bright  succession  run, 
Through  all  the  courses  of  the  sun  ; 
Whilst  unborn  churclres,  by  their  care^ 
Shall  ri^e  and  flourish  large  and  fair. 

6  Jesus,  our  Lord,  their  hearts  shall  know, 
The  spring  wdience  aU  these  blessings  flow  ; 
Pastors  and  people  shout  his  praise, 
Through  the  long  rouixd  of  endless  days. 

Doddridge. 

135.     L.  M. 

The  Benefit  of  Afflictions.     Ps.  cxix.  7t. 

1  Father,  we  bless  thy  gentle  hand  ; 
How  kind  was  thy  chastising  rod  ! 
That  forc'd  our  conscience  to  a  stand, 
And  brought  our  w^and'ring  souls  to  God  ! 

3  Foolish  and  vain,  we  went  astray. 
Ere  we  had  felt  thy  scourges  Lord  ; 
AYe  left  our  guide,  and  lost  the  way  ; 
But  now  we  love  and  keep  thy  worc^. 

3  'Tisgood  for  us  to  w^ear  the  yoke, 
For  pride  is  apt  to  rise  and  swell  ; 
'Tis  good  to  bear  a  Father ^s  stroke, 
That  we  may  learn  his  statutes  well. 

4  The  law  that  issues  from  thy  mouth. 
Shall  bid  our  cheerful  hearts  rejoice ; 


I^ALMS    AND    HVM.NS, 

For  we  \mv^  trusted  in  thy  Avord, 
Axnd  nmde  thy  grace  our  only  choice* 

136.  c.  >t. 

Spiritual  and  E^rnal  Joy. 

1  From  thei^,  O  God,  our  joys  shall  rise, 

Aitd  run  eternal  rounds, 
Beyond  tiwe  limits  of  the  skies. 
And  all  created  bounds, 

2  The  holy  trium|>lis  of  our  souls 

Shifll  cleath  itself  outbrave. 
Leave  dull  mortality  behind. 
And  fly  beyond  tb»e  grave. 

5  There  where  the  blessed  Si^vioiir  rergTiR. 
In  heav'n's  unnieiitNurM  s|»ice, 
We'll  spend  a  long  eternity 
In  pleasure  and  in  praise. 

4  Millions  of  years  our  wondVii^  eycrv- 
Shall  O'er  thy  beauties  rove. 
And  endless  ages  we'll  adore 
The  glories  of  tliy  love. 

VvatVf. 


131. 


L.   M. 


^''  -^Vrtat  I  do  thOii  kno\vej=t  not  now  ;  br.t  tiioii  siialt  J^ao 
hereafter/'     John  xiii.  7. 

iriist  in  the  G  ood  neg«^f  Gcd. 

1  Frail  mortal  man  caTinot  conceive 
Wliat  for  his  future  good  is  best  > 
Why  sftogld  Ive  daily  mourn  and  grieve, 
And  doubf  that  Pri>^vic>eiKe  is  ju.st  ? 


I 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS, 

2  When  all  is  wrapt  in  midnight  gloom, 
And  reason  can  no  cause  assign  ; 
The  SQ\}\  still  finds  sufficient  room 
To  trace  the  hand  of  love  divine. 

3  When  God  our  earthly  bliss  removes, 
He  lias  some  gracious  end  in  view ; 
He  always  chastens  those  he  loves, 

Yet  makes  them  more  than  conq'rers  tooi 

4  Let  this  our  ev'ry  fear  control. 

That  all  our  Father's  ways  are  ri«ht ; 

And  as  eternal  ages  roll,' 

Shall  still  unfold  with  new  delight. 

5  Peace,  ev'ry  rising  murmur,  then  ; 
And  let  us  dry  our  falling  tears ; 
Trust  in  the  love  of  heav'n  again, 
And  banish  all  our  doubts  and  fears. 

Unknown 

138.    L.    M. 

Delight  in  Public  Worship. 

1  Far  from  our  thoughts  vain  world  begone, 
Let  our  religious  hours  alone  ; 
Fain  would  our  eyes  the  Saviour  see, 
And  wait  a  visit,  Lord,  from  thee. 

2  Our  hearts  grow^  warm  with  holy  fire. 
And  kindle  with  a  pure  desb'e  ; 
Conte,  dear  Redeemer,  from  above. 
And  feed  our  souls  with  heav'jily  love. 

3  BlessM  Saviour!  what  deli^inus  fare, 
Hosv  sweet  tl)y  entertainnieTits  are  I 


PSALMS    AM)    HYMNS. 

Never  did  angels  taste  above 
Redeeming  grace,  in  J,esus'  love. 

4  Hail,  great  Imnianue!,  all  divine  1 
In  thee  thy  Fatlier's  olofies  sirme  ; 
Thou  brightest,  sw^ete.^t,  fairest  one, 
That  eves  have  seen,  or  angels  kno\v  n. 

139.    L.    M. 

God's  Omnisci^jice  and  Omuipr^seiice, 

1  Father  of  all  !  omniscient  mind  ! 
Thy  wisdom  w4io  can  comprehe^idr 
Its  hHjhest  point  v/hat  ey€  can  find, 
Or  to  ite  lo\\x34;  depths  descend  ? 

2  What  cavern  deep,  what  hill  sublime, 
Beyond  thy  reac^,  sJiall  I  pursue  ? 
What  dark  recess,  what  distant  clime, 
ShalUiide  me  fro;ii  thy  boundless  view? 

3  If  up  to  heav'n's  etherial  height. 
Thy  prospect  to  elude,  I  rise  ; 

In  splendour  there,  supremely  brif>:]it, 
Thypresjence  shall  my  sight  sjurprise. 

4  Thee,  mighty  God  !  my  wond'ring  soul. 
Thee,  all  her  conscious  powers  adoiT ; 
Whose  being  circumscribes  the  whole. 
Whose  eyes  tlie  u inverse  explore. 

:]  Thine  esscnjce  fills  this  breathing  frame, 
It  glows  in  cv'ry  vital  part ; 
Lightship  o^r  souls  with  livelier  flame. 
And  fe^tk  v^iih  life  each  beating;  heai t 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

6  To  thee,  from  whom  our  being  came, 
V-hose  smile  is  all  the  heav'n  we  know, 
Inspii'd  with  this  exalted  theme, 
I'o  thee  our  grateful  strains  shall  flow. 

Blacklock- 

140.    L.  M. 

Public  Worship.     Psa.  Ixv. 

1  For  thee,  O  God,  our  constant  praise 
In  Zion  waits,  thy  chosen  seat; 
Our  pnmiis  dal^.a.s  there  we'll  raise. 
And  ail  om  zealous  vows  complete. 

6  O  tiiou,  who  to  our  humble  prajr 
Di^Jst  always  bend  thylist'ning  ear, 
To  thee  shall  all  mankind  repair. 
And  at  thy  gracious  throne  appear. 

3  Ot;r  sins,  though  numberless,  in  vain 
To  s^op  thy  flowing  mercy  try»f 
For  thou  wilt  purge  the  guilty  stain. 
And  wriah  away  the  crimson  dye. 

4  Blest  is  the  man,  who  near  thee  plac'd, 
AMthin  thy  sacred  dwelling  lives; 
Whilst  we  at  humble  distance  taste 
The  vast  delight  thy  worship  gives. 

Tate. 

141-    L.  M. 

Universal  Praise.     Psa.  Ixvi.  Rev.  v.  19, 

1  From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 
1/ct  the  Creator's  praise  arise, 
Let  the  tiedeemer^s  name  be  sung 
Through  evYy  land,  by  ev'ry  tongu^ 


I 


PfiJALxMS    AND    HYMNS. 

2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord  ; 
Eternal  trulh  attends  thy  word: 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  fr  ^m  shoi^  toshore> 
Till  suns  shall  rise  to  set  no  mure. 

Wattft 

142.     8,  Ts.  31. 

Surrounding  the  Mercy  6eat. 
1  Far  from  mortal  cares  retreating. 
Sordid  hopes  and  fond  desires. 
Here,  our  willing  footsteps  meeting, 

Ev'ry  heart  to  heav'n  aspires. 
From  the  fount  of  glory  beaming, 

Light  celestial  cheers  our  eyes ; 
Mercy  from  above,  proclaiming 
Peace  and  pardon  from  the  skies. 

£  Who  may  share  this  great  salvation  ? 

Ev-ry  pure  and  humble  mind  ; 
Ev'ry  kindred,  tongue  and  nation. 

From  the  dross  of  guilt  re^n*d  : 
Blessings  all  around  bestowing, 

God  withholds  his  care  from  none  ; 
Grace  and  mercy  ev^r  flowing 

From  the  fountain  of  his  throne. 

3  Et'ry  stain  of  guilt  abhcrring. 

Firm  and  bold  in  virtue  s  cause, 
Still  thy  providence  adorino:, 

Faithful  subjects  to  thy  laVs. 
Lord  I  with  favour  still  attend  us, 

Bless  us  wdth  thy  wondrous  love  ; 
Thou,  our  sun  and  shield,  de^fend  us; 

All  Qun  hope  is  frou^  above. 

/?hn  Tajrloi. 


PSALMS  AND  HYMiVS. 

143    L.  M. 

Religion,  w-ithout  Superstition. 

1  Far  hence  each  superstition  vain, 
\^  ilcl  oftspring  of  tlie  human  brain  i 
The  truths  that  iBll  thy  hallow'd  page, 
Our  liippier  choice,  great  Go<l !  engage 

2  0,  ever  faithful  to  thy  word. 

Do  thou  thy  vital  strength  afford  ; 
Toy  help  impart,  Eternal  Sire  ! 
T^Hor  let  our  hope  in  shame  expire. 

3  Sustain'd  by  thy  almighty  aid, 
What  dangers  shall  our  souls  invade  r 
Nor  errors  cloud,  nor  arts  of  sin. 
Our  souls  from  thy  obedience  win. 

Merrick. 

144.  s.  M. 

Heaven. 

i  Far  from  these  scenes  df  night 

Unbounded  glories  rise, 
AiVd  realms  df  infinite  delight, 

Unknown  to  mortal  eyes. 

£  Tl^ere  sickness  never  comes ; 

Tiiere  grief  no  more  complains  ; 
Health  trjumphs  in  immortal  bloom, 

And  purest  pleasure  reigns. 

5  No  strife,  nor  envy  there 
The  sons  of  peace  molest; 

But  harmony,  and  love  Sfncere^ 
Fill  ev-ry  iiappy  bi'ea'fet. 


PSALMS    AND    HY^fNS. 

4  No  cloud  tly)se  rejcions  know, 
Forever  bright  and  fair; 

For  sin,  the  source  of  mortal  wo, 
Can  never  enter  there. 

5  There  night  is  never  known, 
Nor  sun's  faint  sickly  ray  ; 

But  glory  from  t\v  eternal  throne 
Spreads  everlasting  day. 

6  O  may  this  prospect  fire 
Our  hearts  with  ardent  love ! 

And  lively  faith  and  strong  desire 
Bear  ev'ry  thoaght  atx)ve. 

Mrs.  Steele  alt'd. 

145.  c.  M. 

The  Glori€;s  of  Rediiraption.     Isa.  i.  1 — 3. 

1  Father,  how  wide  thy  ginry  shines ! 
How  higli  tiiy  VvonSers  rise ; 
Knuv»:n  tii!Ough  the  earth  by  thousand  signs, 
By  thousands  through  tlie  skies. 

3  Those  mighty  orbs  proclaim  thy  powV, 
Their  motions  speak  thy  skill ; 
And  on  the  wings  of  ev-ry  hour 
We  read  thy  patience  stiR. 

3  Part  of  ihj  name  diwinely  stands 

On  all  tny  creatures  vrrit. 
They  show  the  labour  of  thy  hand^. 
The  impress  of  thy  feet. 

4  But  when  we  view  thy  grand  desigJi 

To  sav^  rebellious  worms. 
11 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

^Vherewisdoarijpow'r  and  goodness  shines, 
In  their  most  glorious  forms : 

5  Our  tho'ughts  are  lost  in  rey'relid  awe; 

We  love,  and  we  adore ; 
The  holy  angels  never  saw 
So  much  of  God  before. 

6  0  may  we  bear  some  humble  part 

In  that  immortal  song; 
Wonder  and  joy  shall  tune  our  heart. 
And  love  command  our  tongue. 

Walts. 

146.  c.  M. 

Virtue  the  Source  of  Peace. 

# 

i  Forsake,  each  soul,  the  tents  of  sin^ 
How  false  her  joys  appear  ! 
Noise  and  confusion  dwell  within; 
Peace  is  a  stranger  there. 

2  The  n>ert  who  keep  the  laws  of  God, 
His  choicest  blessings  share; 
Or  if  he  lifts  his  chast  ning  rod, 
'Tis  with  a  father's  care. 

5  His  mighty  pbw'r  shall  guard  the  just, 
His  wrsdom  point  the  way; 
His  eye  shall  watch  their  sleeping  dust. 
His  hand  rev^e  their  clay. 

4  Begin,  ye  saints,  the  joyful  task. 
His  praise  employ  your  tongjyie; 
And  soon  eternity  will  ask 
A  more  exalted  song. 

HeginbothattJ. 


PSALMS    AXD    HYMNS. 

147.    L.  M. 

liumiiity. 

1  Folly  builds  high  upon  the  sand  » 
But  iowiy  let  our  basis  be  ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  our  hope  shall  standi 
Deep  founded  in  humility. 

2  Content,  when  threat'iiing  ills  obtrude, 
Sweet  meek-eyed  patience  arm  our  souls  : 
And  l.et  a  prudent  fortitude 

Teach  us  our  passions  to  control. 

3  O  Lord,  we  long  to  know  thee  still. 
To  loKe  and  fear  and  trust  thee  more  ; 
To  live  submissive  to  thy  will. 

And  whilst  we  feel  thy  grace,  adore- 

4  Our  faith  and  love,  obedient  be, 

O  J^^aviour,  to  thy  just  commands  ! 
Our  ardent  sauls  still  follow^  thee. 
And  trust  their  int'rest  in  thy  hanc^. 

5  Let  love  aud  mercy  all  divii),e, 
Justice  descending  from  the  skies, 
Kindness  and  truth  our  hearts  incline 
StiiLto  forgiye  our  enemies. 

6  Thus  may  we  act  the  christian  part,^ 
The  social,  humane  and  divine ; 
Whilst  a  wise  zeal  inspires  each  heart. 
And  we  arise  to  joys  sublime. 

Smart  ah"d. 


.PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

148.  CM. 

Universal  Depravity.     Ps.  xiv. 

1  Fools  in  their  hearts  believe  and  say, 

"  That  all  religion's  vain  ; 
"  There  is  no  God  that  reigns  on  high, 
"  Or  minds  th'  affairs  of  men." 

2  From  thoughts  so  dreadful  and  prophane>v 

Corrupt  discourse  proceeds ; 
And  by  their  impious  hands  are  done 
Abominable  deeds, 

3  The  Lord,  from  his  celestial  throne, 

Look'd  down  on  things  below, 
To  find  the  men  that  sought  his  grace.. 
Or  did  his  justice  know. 

4  He  saw^  that  all  were  gone  astray. 

Their  practice  all  the  same  ; 
That  none  did  fear  his  great  command, 
That  none  did  love  his  name. 

5  Their  tongues  are  us'd  to  speak  deceit, 

Their  slandeas  never  cease ; 
How  swift  to  mischief  are  their  feet, 
Nor  know  the  paths  of  peace  ! 

6  Such  seeds  of  sin,  that  bitter  root. 

In  ev'ry  heart  are  found  ; 
Nor  will  they  bear  diviner  fruit 
Till  grace  refine  the  ground. 

Watts. 


PSALMS    AND    IlYMNib. 

149.    L.   M. 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

1  Father  !  ador'd  in  worlds  above, 

Thy  glorious  i],ame  be  hallow'd  still  -, 
Thy  kingdom  come  with  pov/'r  and  loye. 
And  earth,  like  lieav'n,  obey  thy  will. 

2  Lord  make  our  daily  wants  thy  care  ; 
Forgive  the  sins  which  we  forsake  ; 
And  let  us  in  thy  kindness  share, 

As  fellow-men  of  ours  partake. 

3  Evils  beset  us  ev'ry  hour; 

Thy  kind  protection  we  implore  : 
Thine  is  the  kingdom,  thine  the  powV; 
Be  thine  the  glory  evermore  I 

Pope's  CoL 

150.  c.  M. 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

1  Fati^er  in  beav'n  !  thy  sacred  name 
In  hallow'd  strains ^e  siUig; 
Thy  kingdom  spread  o'er  all  the  earth ; 
Thy  praise  fill  ev'ry  tongile. 

^  By  happy  spirits  round  thy  throne, 
x\s  thy  commands  are  done 
So  be  thy  perfect  will  obey'd 
By  all  beneath  the  sunl! 

3  Our  numerous  wants  are  known  to  thqe. 
Who  canst  alone  supply; 
O  grant  each  day,  our  daily  bread. 
Nor  a^.iier  good  denv ! 
11^ 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS, 

4  Forgive  our  sins,  as  we  fordve 

The  wrongs  that  others  do; 
Nor  let  temptations  press  around^ 
Lest  we  those  siijs  renew. 

5  Thou  art  our  safety  and  defence. 

When  dangers  threatening  stand  ^ 
O  turn  aside  impending  ills. 
With  thy  almighty  hand  ! 

€  Thy  sceptre  all  creation  sways  ; 
Thy  powV  knows  no  control; 
Thy  matchless  glory  shall  endure, 
While  endless  ages  roll. 

Liverpool  (Paradise-st.)  Coil 

151.    C.  M. 

The  Universal  Prayer. 

1  Father  of  all !  whose  cares  extend 
To  earth *s  reirotest  shore, 
Through  evVy  age  let  praise  ascend: 
Let  ev'Tj  clime  adore. 

£  What  conscience  dictates  to  be  done. 
Or  warns  us  not  to  do, 
This,  teach  us  more  thari  death  to  shun, 
That,  more  than  life  pursue. 

5  If  we  are  ric,ht,  thy  grace  impart. 
Still  in  the  right  to  sUy ; 
If  we  are  wrons:.  O  teach  our  heart 
To  fad  the  better  way  I 

4  Save  us  alike  from  foolish  pride^ 
Or  impious  discx)iitent ; 


PSALMS    A^D    HYMNS, 

At  auglit  tliy  wisdom  hath  denied. 
Or  aught  thy  goodness  lent. 

5  Teach  us  to  feel  another's  woe, 
To  hide  the  faults  we  see ; 
That  mercy  w^e  to  others  show. 
Let  us  receive  from  thee. 

This  day,  be  bread  and  peace  our  lot. 

But,  all  beneath  the  sun. 
Thou  know'st  if  bestbestow'd  or  not; 

And  let  thy  will  be  done. 

Pope. 

152.    L.   M. 

Tlie  Bounties  of  Providence  acknowledged.     Matt.  iv.  45.^ 

1  Father  of  light !  we  sing  thy  name. 
Who  kindlest  up  the  lamp  of  day  ; 
Wide  as  he  spreads  his  golden  fiame. 
His  beams  tliy  powV  and  love  display. 

2  Fountain  of  good !  from  thee  proceeds. 
In  copious  drops,  the  genial  rain. 

Which  o'er  the  hills,  and  through  the  meads. 
Revives  the  grass  and  swells  the  grain. 

3  Through  the  wide  w  orld  thy  bounties  spread ; 
Yet  thousands  of  our  guilty  race. 
Though  by  thy  daily  bounty  fed, 
Neglect  thy  law,  reject  thy  grace, 

4  Not  so  may  our  forgetful  hearts 
O'erlook  the  tokens  of  thy  care; 
But  what  thy  libVal  hand  imparts. 
Still  own  ill  praise,  still  ask  in  pr.iy'n 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

§  So  shall  our  suns  more  gra-teful  shine. 
And  show'rs  in  richer  drops  shall  fall, 
W  l\en-^l  our  hearts  and  lives  are  thine. 
And  tlipu,  0  God  !  enjoy 'd  by  all. 

Dodflridgefc 

153,  c.  M. 

The  Excellency  of  the  Holy  Scnpture?> 

1  Father  of  mercies !  in  thy  word 
What  endless  glory  shines  ! 
Forever  be  thy  name  ador'd. 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

£  Here,  may  tlie  wretched  sons  Qf  want 
Kxhaustless  riches  find  ; 
Riches  above  what  earth  can  grant. 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

5  Here,  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows. 
And  yields  a  free  repast; 
Sublimer  sv/eets  than  nature  knows, 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 

4  Here,  springs  of  consolation  rise. 

To  cheer  the  fainting  mind ; 
And  thirsty  souls  receive  supplies, 
And  sweet  refreshment  find. 

5  0  may  thy  gospel  ever  be 

Our  study  and  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  we  see. 
And  still  increasing  light ! 

Mrs.  Ste^e 


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rSALJIS    AND    HYMIjjs. 

154.  c.  31. 

V 

The  Power  of  Faith. 

1  Faith  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bli&Sr 
And  saves  us  fro  in  its  snares ; 
Its  aid  in  evTj  duty  brings, 
And  softens  ail  our  cares. 

-  It  quells  the  raging  flames  of  sin. 
And  ligfits  the  sacred  fire 
Of  love  to  God  and  heav'nly  tilings. 
And  feeds  the  pure  desire. 

3  The  wounded  conscience  knows  its  pow'r. 

The  healing  balm  to  give ; 
That  balm  the  saddest  heart  can  cheer. 
And  make  the  dying  live. 

4  Wide  it  unveils  celestial  worlds. 

Where  deathless  pleasures  reign ; 
And  bids  us  seek  our  portion  there. 
Nor  bids  us  seek  in  vain. 

5  It  shows  the  precious  promise  seal'd 

With  the  Redeemer's  blood  ; 
And  helps  our  feeble  hope  to  rest 
Upon  a  faithful  God. 

6  On  that  bright  prospect  may  we  rest. 

Till  this  frail  body  dies  ; 
And  then  on  love's  triumphant  wings, 
To  endless  glory  rise. 

f^alisburv  Coll. 


B*!k.LMS    AND    HYMNS. 

155.  c.  31. 

Trust  in  God  through  all  the  Changes  in  Life 

1  Father  divine  !  before  thy  view. 
All  worlds,  all  creatures  lie; 
No  distance  can  elude  thy  search. 
No  action  'scape  thine  eye. 

£  From  thee  our  vital  tfreath  we  drew> 
Our  childhood  was  thy  care  ;    ^ 
And  vigorous  youth  and  feeble  age. 
Thy  Kind  protection  share. 

3  Whate'er  we  do,  where'er  we  turn, 

Thy  ceaseless  bounty  flows ; 
Oppressed  with  wo,  when  nature  faints, 
Thine  arm  is  our  repose. 

4  To  thee  \v^  look,  thou  Pow'r  supi-trae; 

O  still  our  wants  supply  ! 
Safe  in  thy  presence  may  w^e  live, 
And  in  thy  favour  die. 

John  Taylc.-. 

156.  c.  M. 

The  Vanity  of  Human  Life. 

1  Frail  life  of  man — how  sljort  its  stay. 
And  varijoiLS  as  the  wind  ! 
Heedless  we  sport  our  hours  away, 
Nor  think  of  death  behind. 

£  See  the  ftiir  cheek -of  beauty  fade, 
Frail  glory  of  an  hour  I 
And  blooming  youth  with  sick'ning  head. 
Droop  like  the  dying  flowV. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

S  Wealth,  pomp,  and  honour  we  beliolJ, 
.   A\  itli  an  admiring  eje, 
Like  summer's  insects  dress'd  in  gold> 
That  flutter,  shine  and  die. 

4  Then  rise,  our  souls !  and  soar  away 

Above  the  thoughtless  crowd, 

Abo^e  tbe  pleasures  of  the  gay. 

And  splendours  of  tiie  proud ; 

5  Where  everlasting  beauties  bloom, 

And  pleasures  all  divine  ; 
Where  w^ealth  that  never  can  consume. 
And  endfess  glones  shine, 

Rev.  Heriry^^fcor'e. 

157.    L.  M. 

Acceptance  with  God. 

1  From  north  to  south,  from  east  to  wesl^ 
Advance  the  myriads  of  the  bless'd  ; 
From  ev'ry  clime  of  earth  they  come. 
And  tind  in  heav'n  a  common  home. 

2  In  one  immortal  thiwng  we  view. 
Pagan  and  Christian,  Greek  and  Jew  ; 
But  all  their  doubts  and  darkness  o'er, 
One  only  God  thej  nfow  adore. 

3  Howe'er  di^*ided  here  below. 

One  bliss,  one  spirit,  now  they  know  ; 
1  hough  some  ne'er  heard  of  Jesus'  name^ 
Yet  grace' ad^nita  their  iunnble  ckaim. 

Butche'r. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 
158.     H.   M. 

Divine  Power  and  Grace,     Ps.  cxxxvi. 

1  GtvE  thanks  to  God  most  hi^, 
The  universal  Lord, 
The  sovereign  King  of  kings, 
And  be  his  grace  ador'd, 

His  pow'r  and  grace  are  still  the  same ; 

And  let  his  name  have  endless  praise. 

9.  His  wisdom  fram'd  the  sun, 
To  crown  the  day  with  light ; 
The  moon  and  twinkling  stars, 
To  cheer  the  darksome  night. 
Earth's  utmost  ends  his  pow'r  obey  : 
His  glorious  sway  the  sky  transcends. 

o  He  doth  the  wants  supply 

Of  ev  ry  thing  which  lives. 

He  hears  affliction's  cry, 

And  pities  and  forgives. 
His  mercies  sure,  just  themes  of  praise. 
To  endless  days  unchang'd  endure. 

4  He  sent  his  only  Son, 

To  save  us  from  our  wo. 

From  error,  sin,  and  death. 

And  ev'ry  hurtful  foe. 
While  earth  and  sky  declare  his  praise^. 
His  saints  shall  raise  his  honours  high^ 


L*^U 


5  Give  thanks  aloud  to  God, 
To  God,  the  heav'nly  King, 
And  let  the  spacious  earth 
His  works  and  glories  sing. 


PSAL3IS    A>D    ilYMNS, 

His  po^v'r  and  grace  are  still  the  same;  ^ 
Aad  let  his  name  have  endless  praise. 

Watts  alt*d. 

159    L.  M. 

Divine  Power  and  Grace.     Ps.  cxxxvi. 

1  Give  to  our  God  immortal  praise, 
Mercy  and  truth  are  all  his  ways  ; 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong  : 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

2  Give  to  the  Lord  of  lords  renown. 
The  King  of  kings  with  glory  crown  ; 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

"SVhen  lords  and  kings  are  known  no  more. 

3  He  built  the  earth,  he  spread  the  sky, 

And  fix'd  the  starry  worlds  on  high  ; 

AVonders  of  grace  to  God  belong; : 

1  •  •      • 

Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

4  He  fills  the  sun  with  morning  light 
He  bids  the  mpon  direct  the  night: 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  sun  and  moon  shall  shine  no  mo;e. 

5  He  sent  his  Son  with  pow'r  to  save 
From  guilt,  and  darkness,  and  the  grave ; 
"Wonders  of  grace  to  Gpd  belong. 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

6  Through  thi^  short  life  he  guides  oiy  f^t^ 
And  leads  us  to  his  heav'nly  seat; 

His  mercies  ever  shall  endure. 
When  time  a^d  death  shall  be  no  more, 

Watt^. 


r 


PSALMS  AND  HYMNS. 

160.    L.  p.  M. 

God  the  unfailing  Sousce  of  Good. 

1  Give  to  the  Lord,  in  cheerful  songs^ 
The  praise  that  to  his  name  belong?, 

^V  hose  goodness  still  uncea^ng  iioirs  ; 
Repeat  his  name  with  grateful  mind. 
Who  ever  good  and  ever  kiad, 

Nor  change  nor  variation  knows. 

2  Sovereign  alone  of  earth  and  sky  ! 
On  thee,  for  ev'ry  hour's  supply, 

Thyvarious  creatures  all  depend; 
Man,  whom  thy  light  hae  giv'n  to  know 
The  source  whence  all  his  blessings  floiv. 

Views  in  his  God  ius  kindest  fhocd  * 

3  Yet  still  our  notes  we'll  higher  raise. 
To  celebrate  in  ardent  praise 

Eternal  life  through  Jesus  giv'n  ; 
Thy  gracious  messexiger  he  came. 
Forever  blessed  be  thy  name ! 

A^d  pointed  out  the  way  to  heav'a. 

Exeter  ColV 

161.    C.  M. 

Sincerity  a^id  Hypocrisy 

1  God  is  a  spirit,  just  and  wise. 

He  sees  our  inmost  mind  : 
In  vain  to  heav'n  we  raise  oar  cri^s. 
And  leave  our  souls  l>ehind. 

2  Nothing  but  truth  before  his  throne.  j 

V»  ith  hongur  can  appear;  j 


P6ALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

Th^  formal  hypocrites  :vre  known 
'ihrough  the  disguise  tliey  wear, 

3  Their  lifted  eyes  salute  the  skies. 

Their  bended  knees  the  grouud; 
But  God  abhcK'S  the  sacrifice 
Of  pride,  and  empty  sound. 

4  LfOrd  I  search  our  thoughts,  and  try  o.ur  ways. 

And  make  our  souls  sincere  ; 
Then  niav  we  stand  before  thy  fa(ie, 
And  find  acceptance  tliere. 

Watts, 

162.  c.  M. 

God  the  Creator  and  Preserver. 

1  Great  first  of  beino;s  !  mighty  Lord  I 

We  praise  thy  glorious  name  ; 
Produced  by  thy  creating  word. 
Arose  this  mighty  frame. 

2  Tliy  voice  sent  forth  the  hi^  command ; 

'  Twas  instantly  obey-d  ; 
And  tiuough  thy  goodness  all  things  stand, 
Which  by  thy  skill  were  made. 

3  By  thee,  through  fields  of  azure,  roll 

Cn number -d  worlds  above ; 
Thy  mig^ty  hand  sustains  the  w*hole  ; 
Each  creature  shares  thy  love. 

4  By  thee,  the  sun  dispenses  heat, 

At^d  beams  of  cheering  day: 
By  thee,  the  stars,  in  order  set. 
At  night  thy  powT  display. 


rSALMS    AND    HYMNS, 

r?  By  thee,  the  earth  its  products  yieid.^, 
And  countless  myriads  live ; 
And  trees  and  plants  adorn  the  fields, 
And  their  rich  treasures  give. 

u  To  thee,  all -gracious  Powt!  we  bow, 
And  would  ourselves  resign ; 
Accept  the  praise,  accept  the  vow. 
And  make  us  wholly  thine. 

Bro\vii  alt'd, 

163.    L.  p.  M. 

The  Works  and  ^yo^dofGofi.     Ps.  xix, 
i  Great  God.  the  heav'n's  well  order'd  frame 
Declares  the  glories  of  thy  name; 

There  thy  rich  works  of  wonder  shine  : 
A  thousand  starry  beauties  there, 
A  thousand  radiant  marks  appear 

Of  boundless  povv-r  and  skill  divine. 

2  From  night  to  day,  from  day  to  night. 
The  datvning  and  the  dying  light. 

Lectures  of  heav"nly  wisdom  read ; 
With  silent  eloquence,  they  raise 
Our  thoughts  to  the  Creator's  prais'e, 

And  neither  sound  nor  language  need. 

3  Yet  their  divine  instructions  run 
Wide  as  the  circuit  of  the  sun  ; 

And  ev'ry  nation  knows  their  voice 
The  sun  in  robes  of  splendor  dress'd. 
Breaks  from  the  chambers  of  the  east, 

Moves  raund  and  makes  the  earth  rejoice. 

4  Where'er  he  spreads  his  beams  abroad, 
He  speaks  the  majesty  of  God : 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

All  nature  joins  to  show  thy  praise; 
Thus  God  in  ev'ry  creature  shines, 
Brigiit  in  the  book  of  nature's  lines. 

But  brighter  in  the  book  of  grace. 

Watts. 

164.    L.  31. 

For  the  Lord's  Day  Morning. 

1  Gre\t  God  !  this  sacred  day  of  thine. 
Demands  our  sDuls'  collected  pow'rs ; 
May  we  employ  in  work  divide, 
'i'hese  solemn,  these  devoted  hours  ! 

2  Hence,  ye  vain  cares  and  trifles, fly; 
Where  God  r^id«s,  appear  no  more: 
Omniscient  God  !  thy  piercing  eye 
Can  ev'ry  secret  thought  explore. 

3  Thy  word  of  life  dispens'd  to-day» 
Invites  us  to  a  heav'nly  feast; 
May  ev'ry  ear  the  call  obey, 

Be  ev*ry  heart  an  humble  guest  1 

4  'rliy  gracious  aid,  0  God  !  impart ; 
Omay  thy  word,  with  life  divine, 
Eno:ao:e  the  ear  and  warm  the  heart ! 
'iUen  shall  therday  indeed  be  thine. 

Mrs.  Steele 

165.  c.  M. 

The  Mystery  and  Benignity  of  Providepce. 
i  God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 
•  His  wonders  to  perform  ; 
He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea; 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 
12" 


FSALMS    AND    HYMNSw 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 
Oi  never-failing  skill. 
He  treas-ures  up  his  vast  designs, 
And  works  his  sovereign  will. 

5  Ye  fearful  souls  i  fresh  courage  take ; 
I  he  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
A^  big  with  mercy,  and  will  break 
In  blessings  on  jour  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense. 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace  : 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
.     He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast. 

Unfolding  ev'ry  hour ; 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste. 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flowV. 

S  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err. 
And  scan  his  work  in  vain  ; 
But  grace  and  truth  unite  their  powT, 
To  make  his  mercy  plain. 

Cowper  altM 

166.  s.  M. 

Blessings  of  Providence  and  Grace. 

1  Great  God,  at  thy  command 
Seasons  in  order  rise  : 

Thy  pow'r  and  love  in  concert  resign 
Through  earth,  and  seas,  and  skies. 

2  How  balmy  is  the  air. 

How  warm  the  solar  boams ! 


rSALMsj    AND    HYMNS. 

And  to  refre^i  the  ground,  the  rains 
Descend  in  gentle  streams. 

S  With  grateful  praise  we  own 

'Fny  prcrvidential  hand. 
While  grass  for  kine,  and  herb  and  torii. 

For  m^n,  enrich  the  land. 

4  But  greater  still  the  gift 

Of  thine  incarnate  Son: 
By  him  forgiveness,  peace  and  joy, 

Thro'  endles«  ages  run. 

Unknown 

167.     Ts  M. 

Penitential. 

1  God  of  mercy !  God  of  love  ! 
Hear  our  sad  repentant  songs' ; 
Listen  to  thy  suppliant  rac^?, 
Thou  to  whom  all  grace  belongs  ! 

2  Deep  regret  for  follies  past. 
Talents  wasted,  time  mispent ; 
Hearts  debas'd  by  worldly  cares. 
Thankless  for  the  blessings  lent ; 

5  Foolish  fears  and  fond  desires. 
Vain  regrets  for  things  as  vain ; 
Lips  too  seldom  taught  to  praise, 
Oft  to  murmur  and  complain. 

4  These,  and  ev'ry  secret  fault, 

FiU'd  with  grief  and  shame  we  own^; 
-Humbled  at  thy  feet  we  bov, 
Peeking  pardon  from  thy  throne. 


PSALMS    AXD    HYMNS. 

5  God  of  mercy  !  God  of  grace  ! 
Hear  cur  sad  repentant  songs ; 

0  restore  thy  suppliant  race, 
Thau  to  whom  all  grace  belongs  I 

J.  Taylor. 

168.  c.  M. 

God  the  Creator  of  Mankind. 

1  God  of  our  lives!  whose  bounteous  care, 

First  gave  us  powV  to  move; 
How  shall  our  thankful  hearts  declare 
The  wonders  of  thy  love  ! 

2  While  void  of  thought  and  sense  v/e  lay^ 

Dust  of  our  parent  earth, 
Thy  breath  iuform'd  the  sleep'Aig  clay. 
And  caird  us  into  birth. 

3  Thine  eye  beheld  in  perfect  view 

The  yet  unfmishM  plan ; 
Th'  imperfect  lines  thy  pencil  drev/, 
And  form'd  the  future  man. 

4  0  may  this  frame,  which  rising  grew, 

Beneath  thy  forming  hands, 
Be  studious  ever  to  pursue 
Whate'er  thy  will  commands  : 

Dodsley's  Poems,  alt'dj 

169.  s.  M. 

Virtuous  Desires.     Ps.  xxxv.  8,  9,  12, 520, 

1  Gor,  v/ho  is  just  and  kind, 
Will  tliose  who  err  instruct ; 

And  in  the  patois  of  righteousness, 
Tlrcir  wandVing  steps  conduct. 


l.SALlNrS    AND    IIYBIXS. 

iZ  The  humble  soul  he  guides; 

Teaches  the  meek  his  way ; 
Kindness  and  truth  he  shows  to  all, 

Who  him  in  truth  obey. 

o  Give  us  the  tender  heart. 
That  mingles  fear  with  love ; 

And  lead  us  thro\igh  w  liatever  pftllt 
Thy  wisdom  shall  approve. 

4  O,  ever  keep  our  souls 

From  error,  shame  and  guilt  ■ 

Sor  sufter  tlie  fair  hope  to  I'ail, 
Which  on  thy  tiuth  is  built. 

170.  c.  H. 

Divine  Providence,  and  the  Folly  of  self-depcndejicfl* 

1  God  reigns  ;  events  in  order  flow, 
Man's  industry  to  guide ;, 
But  in  a  different  channel  go^ 
To  humble  human  pride. 

^  The  swift,  not  always  in  the  race, 
Shall  win  the  crowning  prize  ; 
Not  always  wealth  and  honour  grace. 
The  labours  of  the  wise. 

3  Fond  mortals  do  themselves  beguile. 

When  on  tiiemseives  they  rest; 
Elind  is  their  wisdom  vain  their  toil^ 
By  thee,  O  Lord,  unbless'd. 

4  *Tis  ours,  the  furrows  to  prepare. 

And  sow  the  precious  grain ; 


PSALMS    AND    HY>INS. 

^Tis  thine  to  give  the 'sun  and  air. 
And  send  the  genial  rain. 

^  Evil  and  good  before  tliee  stand, 
Their  mission  to  perform  ; 
The  sun  shines  tnight  at  thy  command; 
Thy  hand  directs  thie  storm. 

6  In  all  our  way^,  we  humbly  own 
Thy  provide nti'al  pow'r ; 
Intrusting  to  thy  care  alone, 
The  lot  (A  ev'ry  hour. 

Scott  ah"d, 

171.    S.  M. 

"  By  Grace  are  ye  saved."     Ephe?.  ii.  5* 

1  Grace — 'tis  a  pleasing  sound. 
Harmonious  to  the  ear; 

Ileav'n  with  the  echo  sh'all  resound> 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contrived  the  way, 
To  save  rebellious  man  ; 

And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display 
Which  drew  the  \^ndrous  plan. 

3  Grace  taught  our  wand'ring  feet 
To  tread  the  heavenly  road  ; 

And  fresh  supplies  each  hour  we  meet, 
NVhile  pressing  ofi  t^  God^, 

4  Gijace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 
Through  everlasting  days ; 

It  lays  in  heav-n  the  tonmost  stone 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

Doddridgei 


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172.  L.  M. 

Mutability  qf  the  CieatioDj  twid  Immutability  Of  God, 

1  Great  Former  of  this  various  frame  ! 
Our  sou^s  adore  thlrce  awQil  name, 

And  bow  with  rev'rence,  while  we  praise 
The  ancient  of  eternal  days. 

2  Beyond  an  angel's  visio^i  bright, 
Thou  dweJPst  in  uncreated  light; 
Which  shin.QS  with  undiminish'd  ray, 
AVhile  suns  and  systems  pass  a\yay. 

3  Our  days  a  transient  period  run. 
And  change  \Vith  ev'ry  circling  sun; 
And  in  the  firmest  state  we  boast, 
A  moth  can  crush  us  into  dust. 

4  But  let  all  nature  fall  around. 

Let  death  consign  us  to  tUe  ground, 
Let  the  last  gen'ral  fiame  arise, 
Consume  thp  eartli,  dissolve  the  skies  : 

5  Calm  as  the  summer's  ocean,  we 
Can  all  the  wreck  of  nature  see  : 
While  grace  secures  us  an  abode. 
Unshaken  as  the  throne  of  God. 

Doddridge  altjd, 

173.  c.  M. 

The  eternal  dominion  of  God. 

1  Great  God,  how  infinite  art  thou  ! 
How  w^k  and  frail  are  we! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatjiires  bow. 
And  ho.mage  pay  to  thee 


FSALMS    AND    HYMNS,. 

2  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 

Ere  earth  or  lieav'n  was  made  ; 
Thou  art  the  ever-living  God, 
Were  all  the  nations  dea^L 

3  Nature  and  time  all  open  lie 

To  thine  immense  survey, 
From  the  formation  of  the  sky. 
To  tl^  la^t  awful  day, 

4  Eternity,  with  all  its  years. 

Stands  present  in  thy  view; 
To  thee  there's  nothing  old  appears. 
Great  God  !  there's  nothino;  new, 

5  Our  lives  through  vacytng  scenes  are  draiFii^, 

And  vex'd  with*trifliyg  cares. 
While  thine  eternal  thought  moves  on 
Thine  undisturbed  aSairs. 

6  Great  God  I  how  infinite  art  thou  ! 

How  frail  and  helpless  we  ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow. 
And  glory  give  to  thee. 

WattSy  alt'd. 

174.    L.  M. 

To  the  Unknown  God. 

1  Great  God  !  in  vain  man's  narrow  view 
Attempts  to  look  thy  nature  through  ; 
Our  laboring  powTS  with  rev'rence  own. 
Thy  glories  never  can  be  known. 

2  Not  the  high  seraph's  mighty  thought. 
Who  countless  y^ars  his  God  has  ^ughtj^ 


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PSALMS    AND    HYM^S. 

Such  wondrous  height  or  depth  can  find 
Or  fully  trace  thy  boundless  mind. 

3  Yet,  Lord  I  thy  kindness  deigns  to  show- 
Enough  for  mortal  man  to  know  ; 
^Vhile  wisdom,  goodness,  pow'r  divine. 
Through  all  thy  works  and  conduct  shine> 

4  0  may  our  souls  with  rapture  trace 
Thy  works  of  nature  and  of  grace  ; 
Explore  thy  sacred  name,  and  still 
Tress  on  to  know  and  do  thy  will. 

Kippis. 

175.  c.  M. 

The  Omnipresence  attd  Providence  of  God. 

1  Great  God,  how  vast  is  thine  abode  ! 

Mysterious  are  thy  ways! 

Unseen,  thy  footsteps  in  the  air, 

And  trackless  in  the  seas. 

2  Yet  the  whole  peopled  world  bespeaks 

Thy  being  and  thy  pow'r, 
Mid  the  resplendent  blaze  of  day, 
And  awful  midnight  hour. 

3  Nor  all  the  peopled  world  alone. 

Rich  fields  and  verdant  pjains  ; 
But  lonely  wilds  by  man  untrod, 
AVhere  silent  horror  reigns  : 

4  Tempests  and  winds  that  swefep  the  sky. 

Caverns  and  mountains  bare, 
Eartl^uakes  and  storms,and  swell  ingwa^es^, 
Thy  grandeur  all  declare, 
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PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 


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5  Through  all  creation's  widc»^  range. 
The  hand  of  heav'n  is  near  i 
Where'er  we  wander  in  the  worl^, 
Lo !  God  is  present  there. 

Jervis,  alt'd. 

176.  c.  M. 

Prayer  for  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel. 

1  Great  God  of  grace  !  arise  and  shine,    ' 

With  beams  of  heav'nl j  light : 
From  this  dcft-k  world  of  sin  dispel 
The  long  and  doleful  night, 

2  Let  no  inferior  being  share 

The  honours  due  to  thee ; 
May  ev'ry  natiih  know  thy  name, 
And  thy  ^Nation  see. 

3  No  more  may  persecution  dare  ^  • 

To  lift  her  iron  rod  ; 
No  longer  shed  the  blood  of  saints. 
And  plead  a  zeal  for  God. 

4  With  its  own  pure  and  natiye  lights 

Lord,  mav  thy  gospel  shine  ! 
May  error  rfy  like  noxious  mists, 
Before  this  light  divine. 

5  White  heav'n-born  truth  her  charms  r.evealg^ 

May  love  each  breast  inspire; 
Nor  cHie  base  passion  ever  mix. 
To  quench  tjiis  sacred  fire. 

'Needhani, 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

177.  c.  M. 

God  our  constant  Benefactor* 

1  Great  God  I  to  thee  our  grateful  tongu^ 

United  thanks  would  raise-: 
Inspire  our  heafrts  to  raise  the  song 
Which  celebrates  thy  praise. 

2  From  thine  almighty  forming  hand 

We  drew  our  vital  pow'rs; 
Our  time  revolves  at  thj  command. 
In  all  its  circling  houi*s., 

3  Thy  powV,  our  ever-present  guard. 

From  ev'ry  ill  defends  ; 
While  num-rous  dangeips  hover  rounds 
Our  help  from  tl^e  descejids. 

4  Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

How  sweet  is  our  repose  ! 
Thy  ntorning  light  renews  the  springs 
From  wlience  our  comfort  tlows. 

5  In  celebration  of  thy  praise. 

May  we  employ  our  breath  ; 
And  walking-  steadfast  in  thy  ways, 
\\'e-ll  triumph  over  death. 

Flexman. 

178.  L.  ^. 

Christian  Zeal,  tempered  by  Charity. 

i  Gr^at  God  !  whose  all -pervading  eye 
Sees  ev'ry  passion  in  our  soul; 
When  sunk  too  low,  or  rais'd  too  high. 
Teach  us  those  passions  to  control. 


PSALMS    AND    HYxMNS. 

2  Temper  the  fervours  of  our  frame  ; 
Be  charity  then'  constant  spring; 
And  0  let  no  unhallow'd  flame 
Pollute  the  oiT'rino-s  which  we  brina:  - 

3  Let  love  with  pietj  un^te 

To  mend  tiie  bias  of  our  will  : 

While  hope  and  heav'n-eyed  faith  excite 

And  wisdom  regulates,  our  zeal : 

4  That  wisdom  which  to  meekness  turnSj 
Wisdom  descending  from  above  ; 
And  let  our  zeai,  whene'^er  it  burns, 
Be  kindled  by  the  fire  of  love. 

Watt£. 

179yL.  M. 

The  Kingdom  of  Christ.     Ps.  Ixxii.  1— -9. 

1  Great  God !  v/hose  universal  sway, 
The  knov.n  and  unknov;n  worlds  obey ; 
Extend  the  kin'i,dom  of  thy  Son, 

Till  ev*ry  land  his  rule  shall  own. 

2  The  sceptre  well  becomes  his  hands, 
And  wise  and  good  are  his  commands ; 
His  laws  protect  the  humble  poor. 
And  bid  oppression  reign  no  more. 

3  They  form  to  righteousness  the  mind. 
To  all  that  s  candid,  gentle,  kind  ; 
Inspire  with  love  the  human  breast. 
And  stormy  passions  soothe  to  rest 

4  As  gentle  rain  on  parching  ground. 
His  gospel  sheds  its  influence  round; 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

Its  grace  on  fainting  souls  distils. 
Like  heav'nly  dew  on  thirsty  hi}.ls. 

5  The  heathen  lands  that  lie  beneath 
The  shades  of  darkness  and  of  death. 
Revive  at  its  first  dawning  light. 
And  deserts  blossom  at  the  sight. 

6  His  throne  immoveable  shall  stand, 
Upheld  by  thine  almighty  hand, 
Till  all  shall  love  thee  and  adore. 
And  vrce  and  mi^'ry  be  no  more. 

Watts. 

180  c.  M. 

Fruitful  Seasons.     Ps.  Ixv. 

1  God  is  the  Lord,  tiie  heav'nly  King, 

Who  makes  the  earth  his  care  ; 
Visits  the  pastures  evVy  spring. 
And  bids  the  grass  appear. 

2  The  clouds,  like  rivers  rais'd  on  high. 

Pour  out,  at  thy  command. 
Their  wat'ry  blessings  from  the  sky, 
To  cheer  the  tliirsty  land, 

6  The  soften 'd  ridges  of  the  field 
Permit  the  corn  to  spring  ; 
The  vallies  rich  provision  yield, 
'J'he  grateful  laborers  sing. 

4  The  little  hills  on  ev'ry  sije 
Rejoice  at  falling  show'rs  ; 
The  meadows,  dress 'din  all  their  pride. 
Perfume  the  air  with  flow'rs. 


PSALMS    A^D    HYMNS. 

5  The  barren  clods,  refreshed  with  rain^ 

Pro  mi  se  a  j  o  vfu  I  c  vop ; 
The  fields  with  verdure  fill'd,  again 
Revive  the  reaper ^s  hope. 

6  The  various  mouths  thy  goodness  crowns, 

Ho;v  bounteaus  are  thy  ways ! 
The  bleating  flocks  spread  o'er  the  downs, 
And  shepherds  shout  thy  praise. 

Watts. 

181.    C.  M. 

The  Example  of  Christ. 

1  God  of  our  m^rcy  and  our  praise, 
Thy  glory  is  our  song. 
We'll  speak  the  honours  of  thy  grace 
With  a  rejoicing  tongue. 

■:  When  Christ  among  the  sons  of  men, 
In  humble  form  was  found. 
With  cruel  slanders,  false  and  vain, 
They  compass'd  him  around. 

S  Their  mis'ries  his  compassion  mov*d, 
Their  peace  he  still  pursu'd  : 
They  render'd  hatred  for  his  love. 
And  evil  for  his  good. 

1  Their  malice  ragM  without  a  cause  ; 
Yet  with  his  dying  breath 
HeprayM  for  murd'rers  on  his  cro&s. 
And  bless'd  his  foes  in  death. 

*'  O  may  his  conduct  all  divine, 
To  us  a  model  prove  : 


PSALMS    AND    HVMXS. 

Like  his,  O  God  !  our  hearts  incline 
Our  enemies  to  k've. 

182.    L.  31. 

The  PIcc  ciircs  of  Devotion, 

1  God  of  our  sti-ength  I  to  ihee  we  cry; 
To  ihee,  our  suftest  refuge  fly: 

C)  may  thy  ll-ht  atienti  our  way, 
Thy  truth  aftord  its  cheering  ray. 

2  Conduct  us  to  thy  hallow'd  seat, 
AMiere  wisdom,  truth,  and  mercy  meet; 
And  there,  in  all  their  best  array. 

Our  hearts  their  richest  gifts  shall  pay. 

3  Thy  mercies,  to  our  h#arts  reveai'd, 
A  theme  of  endless  transport  yield  ; 
Thy  love  does  all  our  bosoms  tire. 
Thy  piaibe  does  all  our  songs  inspire. 

4  In  all  our  cares,  in  all  our  woes, 

On  God  our  steadfast  hopes  repose  : 
To  God  our  thanks  shall  still  be  paid, 
Dur  sure  defence,  our  constant  aid. 

Merrick. 

183.     lOs.    M. 

Devout  Aspirations. 

1  God,  our  kind  Master,  merciful  and  just. 
Knowing  our  frame,  remembers  man  is  dust : 
His  ear  is  open  to  the  softest  cry  ; 
His  grace  descends  to  m^et  the  lifted  eve. 


PSALiMS    AND    HYMNS. 

2  lie  reads  the  language  of  the  silent  tear. 
And  sighs  are  incense  from  an  heart  sincere , 
He  marks  the  dawn  of  ev'ry  virtuous  aim, 
And  fans  the  smoking  flax  into  a  flame. 

S  O  set  us  from  all  earthly  bondage  free  ; 
Still  evVy  wish  that  centres  not  in  thee  : 
Bid  our  fond  hopes,  our  vain  disquiets  ce^se. 
And  point  our  path  to  everlasting  peace. 

Mrs.  Barbauld 

184.    L.  M. 

Prayer  for  Assistance  in  Divine  Worship 

1  Grant  us  a  visit,  dearest  Lord, 

In  gentle  streams  of  grace  descend ; 
Open  the  treasures  of  thy  \yord. 
From  ev'ry  sin  thy  church  defend. 

2  Thy  branches  bend,  thou  Living  Vine, 
Clusters  of  fruit  to  us  impart; 

O  may  our  joys  be  all  divine, 
May  heavenly  love  fill  ev-ry  hfeart. 

3  In  unity  may  we  abound. 

Thy  wisdotn  with  our  zeal  combine  ; 
Antl  joyful  sing  on  heav'nly  ground, 
And  keep  the  golden  path  divine, 

4  O  may  our  worship,  Lord,  to-day, 
Accepted  be  in  Jesus'  name; 

TV' he  the  r  we  preach,  or  sing,  or  pray, 
May  love  be  all  the  sacred  Same. 

F,  Ballou, 


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185.  rs.  M. 

Praise  lo  the  R^-d^emer. 

Grateful  notes  and  numbers  bring, 
\\'hiie  Jehovah's  praise  we  sing  ; 
iloly,  holy,  holy,  Lord, 
lie  thy  glorious  name  adoif  d  T 

CHORUS. 
Men  on  earth,  and  saints  above, 
Sing  the  great  Redeemer's  lov^ ; 
Lord,  thy  mercies  never  fail,. 
Hail,  celestial  goodness,  hail ! 

While  on  earth  ordain'd  to  stay, 
Gu^rle  our  footsteps  in  t!iy  way : 
Till  we  come  to  roiij;n  with  thee. 
And  all  thy  glorious  greatness  see  I 

Men  on  oarth,  &c. 

Then,  svi^h  an^^els,  we'll  again 
Wake  a  louder^  louder  strain  : 
There,  in  joyful  songs  of  praise, 
We'll  our  grateful  voices  raise. 

Men  on  earth,  &*. 
I'liknown. 

186.  H.     M. 

The  House  of  Prayf^r. 

1  Gkf.\t  Father  of  mankind, 
We  bless  that  wondrous  grace, 
Which  could  for  gentiles  find. 
Within  thy  courts  a  place. 
How  kind  the  care  our  God  displays. 
For  us  to  raise  an  house  of  pray "r  I 


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2  Once  we  were  strangers  here. 
But  11  ov  approach  the  throne  ^ 
For  Jesus  brings  us  near, 
And  makes  our  cause  his  own. 

Strangers  no  more,  to  thee  we  come  } 
And  find  our  home,  and  rfes,t  secure. 

3  To  thee  our  souls  we  join. 
And  love  thy  sacred  name; 
Is  0  more  our  own,  ftut  thine, 
We  triumph  in  thy  claim. 

Our  Father,  King,  thy  co^^'na^t  grace,. 
Our  s^ouls  embrace,  tiiy  glories  smg. 

4  Here  in  thy  house  we  feast 
On  dainties  all  divine  ; 

And  whilst  such  food  we  taste, 

AMth  joy  our  faces  shine. 
Incense  shall  rise  from  flames  of  love> 
And  God  approve  the  sacrifice. 

5  May  all  the  nations  throng. 
To  worsliip  in  thy  house; 
^^'ilt  thou  attend  the  song, 
Ann  hear  their  ardent  vows  ! 

Indiil^j^ent  s^ill,  till  earth  conspire 
To  joiQ  the  choir,  on  Zion's  hill. 

D'odclridge- ' 

1S7.  c.  m. 

The  Perfections  of  God.     Ps.  cxi. 

L  Great  is  the  Lord  ;  his  works  of  might 
Demand  our  noblest  songs  ; 
Let  his  assembled  saints  unite 
Their  harmony  of  tongues. 


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2  Great  is  the  mercy  ot  the  Lord, 

He  gives  his  children  food  ; 
And,  ever  mindful  of  lus  \\K)rd, 
He  makes  his  promise  good. 

3  His  Son,  the  great  Redeemer,  came 

To  seal  his  cov'nant  supe; 
Holy  and  rev'rend  is  his  name, 
His  ways  are  just  and  pure. 

4  They  tl|it  would  grow  divinely  wise. 

Must  luth  his  tear  begin. 
Our  fairest  proof  of  knowledge  lies 
In  hating  ev'ry  sin. 

188.    L.    M. 

Humble  WoiLhip. 

1  Great  Kin^  of  kings,  eternal  God, 
Shall  mortal  creatures  dare  to  raise, 
Their  songs  to  thy  supreme  Abode, 
And  join  with  angels  in  thy  praise? 

2  Man,  0  how  far  removed  below  I 
Wrapt  in  the  shades  of  gloomy  night, 
His  brightest  day  can  only  show 

A  few  faint  streaks  of  distant  light. 

3  But  see  !  t^e  bright,  the  morning  Star 
Rising,  shall  chase  the  shades  away  ; 
His  beams,  resplendent  from  afar. 
Promise  a  sweet  immortal  day. 

4  To  him  our  lodging  eyes  we  raise. 
Our  gui4e  to  thee,  the  great  Unknowa,; 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

riirougli  him,  0  may  our  humble  praise, 
Acceptex.!  rise  before  thy  throne. 

Mrs.  Steele. 

189.  s.  M. 


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Gosp.ei  Worsliip  and  Order.     Ps.  xlviii.  1,  3,  1^,  13,  14. 

1  Great  is  the  Lord  our  God, 

And  let  his  pi'aise  be  great ; 
He  makes  the  church  his  blest  abode^ 
His  most  delightful  seat. 

S  Far  as  thy  name  is  known, 
The  world  declares  thy  praise  ; 

Thy  saints,  O  Lord,  before  thy  throfie. 
Their  songs  of  honour  railse. 

3  Let  strangers  walk  around 
The  city  where  we  dwell  ; 

Compass  and  view  thy  holy  ground. 
And  mark  th«  building  well. 

4  The- order  of  thy  house. 
The  worship  of  thy  court, 

The  cheerful  song?,  the -solemn  vows, 
And  make  a  fair  report. 

5  How  decent  and  how  wise  ! 
How  ^rloj-ious  to  behold  ! 

Beyond  the  pomp  that  charms  the  ej^ 
And  rites  adorn-d  with  gold. 

6  The  God  we  woiship now. 
Will  guide  us  till  we  die  ; 

Will  be  our  guide  wliilst  here  below. 
Our  God  above  the  sky. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

190.  s.  M. 

The  Spiritual  Sense  of  the  holy  Word  revealed. 

1  Great  God,  we  give  thee  praise 
For  all  thy  wondrous  grace  ! 

Thy  kind  and  condescending  ways 
For  our  poor  fallen  race  ! 

2  Thou  hast  thy  love  reveal'd, 
Beyond  what  prophets  knew  ; 

The  holy  book  of  truth  unseal'd 
To  our  astonish-d  view. 

3  We  wander  now  no  more. 
Where  sons  of  darkness  lead  ; 

But  truth  in  sacred  light  explore, 
And  wonder  while  v.e  read. 

4  The  letter  of  thy  word. 
Before  we  hardly  knew  ; 

And  in  our  awful  darkness.  Lord, 
Deem'd  half  the  word  untrue. 

5  But  now  its  inward  sense 
Is  open'd  to  the  mind  : 

We  learn  thy  heav'nly  doctrine  thence, 
And  living  waters  find. 

6  Lord,  we  adore  thy  name. 
For  light  and  truth  divine  ! 

From  thee,  the  welcome  mercies  came, 
And  be  the  glory  thine  I 

Pioud. 
14 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

191.  c.  M. 

The  God  of  Nature  invoked. 

1  Hail,  jireat  Creator,  w  ise  and  good  ! 

To  thee  our  songs  we  raise  : 
Nature,  through  all  her  various  scenes, 
Invites  us  to  thy  praise. 

2  At  morning,  noon,  and  evening  mild,        .] 

Fresh  wonders  strike  our  view  ; 
And  while  we  gjfze,  our  hearts  exult, 
\\  ith  transports  ever  new. 

5  Thy  glory  beams  in  ev'ry  star 

Which  gilds  the  ^loom  of  night; 
Anddeckft  the  sn-.iling  fiice  of  morn 

AVith  ravs  of  cheerful  li"ht.  j 

4  The  lofty  hill,  the  humble  vale, 

A^'ith  countless  beauties  shine  : 
The  silent  grove,  the  awful  shade, 
Piociaim  thy  powV  divine. 

5  Great  nature's  God  I  still  may  these  scene:^ 

Our  serious  hours  engage  ; 
Still  may  our  grateful  hearts  consult 
Thy  works'  instructive  page  ! 

6  And  while,  in  all  thy  wondrous  works* 

Thy  varied  love  we  see  ; 
Still  may  the  contemplation  lead 
Our  hearts,  O  God  !  to  thee. 

Crentleman's  M^sazirc 


PSALMS    AM)    HYMNS, 

192.    L.  M. 

The  Perfections  and  Provylcncc  of  Gou. 

High  in  the  heav'ns,  eternal  God  I 
Thv  goodness  in  full  «lorv  siiines  ; 
Thy  truth  sliall  break  through  ev'ry  cloud 
That  veils  and  darkens  tliy  designs. 

Forever  finn  thy  justice  stands, 
As  mountains  their  foundaticjiis  keep  ; 
Wise  are  the  wonders  of  thy  hands  ; 
Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep. 

15  Thy  providence  is  kind  and  large  ; 
Both  man  and  beast  thy  bounty  share  ; 
The  whole  creation  is  thy  charge. 
The  righteous  thy  peculiar  care. 

4  O  God  !  how  excellent  thy  grace. 
Thence  all  our  hope  and  comfort  spring  : 
In  fear,  in  trouble,  and  distress, 

We'll  seek  tiie  shadow  of  thy  wino;. 

5  The  living  bread  thy  word  bestow-, 
Will  fainting  souls  with  strensrth  renew, 
There  mercy  like  a  river  flows. 

And  brings  salvation  to  our  view. 

f)  Life,  like  a  fountain  rich  and  free. 
Springs  from  the  goodness  of  the  fiOrd  ; 
\nd  ir*  thy  presence,  we  shall  see 
Tiie  glories  promis'd  in  t!vv  word. 

W  utts,  al?-J« 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS, 

193.  c.  M. 

Heavenly  Wisdom.      Proverbs,  iii,  13-^17. 

1  How  happy  is  the  man  who  hears 

Instruction's  warning  voice  ; 
And  who  celestial  wisdom  makes 
His  early,  only  choice  ! 

2  Wisdom  has  treasures  greater  far 

Than  east  or  west  unfold  ; 
And  her  rewards  more  precious  are 
Than  all  the  gain  of  gold, 

3  In  her  right  hand  she  holds  to  view 

A  length  of  happy  days  ; 
Her  left,  the  prize  of  bright  renov/n. 
And  boundless  wealth  displays. 

4  She  2:uides  the  young,  with  innocence. 

In  pleasure's  path  to  tread  ; 
A  crown  of  glory  she  bestows 
Upon  the  hoary  head. 

5  According  as  her  labours  rise, 

So  her  rewards  increase  ; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

Logan. 

194.    c.  M. 

The  Prospect  of  the  Christian. 

1  Happy  the  man  whose  wishes  climb 
To  p. mansions  in  the  skies.! 
He  looks  on  all  the  joys  of  time 
With  undesiring  eyes. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMXS. 

£  He  knows  that  all  these  glittVing  things 
Must  yield  to  sure  decay  ; 
And  sees  on  time  s  extending  wings 
How  swift  t!iey  flee  away. 

3  To  iWngs  unseen  by  mortal  eyes, 

A  beam  of  sacred  lig'nt 
Directs  his  view,  his  pi'ospects  rise, 
All  pennanent  and  bright. 

4  Kis  hopes,  still  fix"d  on  joys  to  come. 

Those  blissful  scenes  on  high, 
Shall  flourish  in  immortal  bloom, 
When  time  and  nature  die. 

Mrs.  Steele. 

195.     L.   31. 

Meekness. 

1   Happy  the  meek,  whose  gentle  breast, 
Clear  as  the  summer's  evening  ray, 
Calm  as  the  regions  of  the  blessVi, 
Enjoys  on  earth  ceiestiitl  day. 

C  His  heart  no  broken  friendships  stin;c» 
No  storms  his  peaceful  teut  invade  ; 
He  rests  beneath  th'  Almighty's  wing. 
Hostile  to  none,  of  none  airuid. 

:3  Spirit  of  grace!  all  meek  and  mild, 
Inspire  our  breasts,  oursoul^^  possess  ; 
Repel  each  passion,  rude  and  wdd. 
And  bless  us,  as  we  aim  to  b!e-s. 

Scou, 


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PSALMS    AND    HYMNS- 

196.  c.  M. 

The  Mission  of  Christ.    Luke  iv.  18,  19. 

1  Hark,  the  glad  sound !  the  Saviour  comes, 
The  Saviour  promis'd  long ; 
Let  evVy  heart  a  throne  prepare, 
And  ev'rj  voice  a  song. 

5  On  him  the  spirit  largely  poured. 
Exerts  its  holy  fire  ; 
"Wisdom  and  might,  and  zeal  and  love^ 
His  sacred  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes  the  pris'ners  to  release, 

III  wretched  bondage  held : 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst. 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind. 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure; 
And  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace. 
Enrich  the  humble  poor. 

5  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray  ; 
And  on  the  eyes  oppressed  with  night 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

6  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  peace. 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim ; 
And  heav'n's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name ! 

Doddridge, 


PSALMS    AND  iiYMNS. 

197.  c.  M. 

The  Lord's  Day  Morning. 

1  Hail,  happy  morn  I  whose  early  ray 
Beheld  the  Savioiu'  rise ; 
M'elconie  again,  auspicious  day  ! 
To  our  rejoicing  eyes. 

Z  On  this  bless'd  morn,  birth -day  of  hope  ! 
Let  not  one  soul  be  sad ; 
This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made. 
And  bids  his  saints  be  glad. 

5  Come,  and  the  wonders  of  the  day. 
In  notes  harmonious  sing; 
Tell  to  the  world  the  conquest's  gain'd 
By  your  victorious  King. 

4  O  happy  souls,  tliat  feel  the  pow'r 
Of  his  attractive  love! 
With  him  they  die,  with  him  they  live. 
And  seek  the  things  above. 

Needham. 

198.    L.  M. 

The  Resurrection  of  Christ. 

1  HosANNA !  let  us  join  to  sing 
The  glories  of  our  rising  king  ; 
Recount  his  victories,  and  tell 
How  Jesus  triumph'd  when  he  fell. 

2  Soon  as  the  morning's  earliest  ray 
Brings  on  the  third,  th'  appointed  day. 
Behold  an  angel  from  the  skies. 

Roll  back  the  stone,  and  Jesus  rise ! 


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PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

3  With  strength  immortal,  forth  he  comes. 
And  pow'r  and  life  from  God  resumes ; 
The  days  of  pain  and  sorrow  past, 

His  triumph  shall  forever  last. 

4  Ye  tribes  of  Adam  !  raise  the  song, 
And  with  your  noblest  notes,  prolong 
The  triumphs  of  that  day  of  grace, 
Which  seal'd  salvation  to  our  race. 

5  Salvation — joy -inspiring  theme  ! 
Best  gift  of  iiim  who  reigns  supreme. 
Sweet  balm  of  ev'ry  human  wo. 
And  source  of  boundless  joy  below. 

6  Salvation — sons  of  men,  record 
The  glories  of  your  risen  Lord; 
The  triumphs  of  the  Saviour  tell. 
Who  died  and  conquer'd  when  he  fell  I 

Butcher. 

199.  s.  M. 

The  happy  Change. 

i  How  bless'd  is  man,  0  God  I 

When  first  with  single  eye. 
He  views  the  lustre  of  thy  word, 

The  day-spring  from  on  high. 

2  Through  storms  that  veil  the  sky 
And  frown  on  earthly  things. 

The  sun  of  righteousness  breaks  forth. 
With  healing  in  his  wings. 

3  Stmck  by  that  lights  his  heart, 
A  barren  soil  no  more. 


I 


PSALMS    AXD    HYMXS. 

Sends  shoots  of  righteousness  abroad 
Where  follies  sprung  before. 

4  The  soul,  so  dreary  once. 

Once  misTy's  dark  domain, 
Feels  happiness  unknown  before. 

And  owns  a  heav'nly  reign. 

Cowper,  alt'J. 

200.  s.  M. 

Reliance  on  God,  a  Remedy  for  Care.     1  Peter  v.  6,  7,  10. 

1  How  gracious  is  our  God  ! 
How  kind  his  precepts  are  ! 

"  Come  cast  your  burden  on  the  Lord 
And  trust  his  constant  care." 

2  Since  he  forever  reigns. 
We  may  securely  dwell ; 

That  hand  which  bears  all  nature  up. 
Shall  guide  his  children  well. 

3  0  why  shculd  anxious  thoughts. 
Oppress  tlie  sinkin»  mind? 

Go  fall  before  your  Father's  throne. 
And  sweet  relief  you- 11  find. 

4  Devoutly  fear  his  name. 
And  know  no  other  fear. 

In  ev'ry  scene  of  life  and  death 
Your  helper  will  be  r.ear. 

Doddridge. 

201.    L.  M. 

A  Happy  Life. 

1  How  happy  is  he  born  and  taught. 
Who  serveth  not  another's  will ; 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

"Whose  armour  is  his  honest  thought. 
And  simple  truth  his  utmost  skill ! 

2  Whose  passions  not  his  masters  are, 
Whose  soul  is  still  prepared  for  death. 
Untied  to  this  vain  world  by  care 

Of  public  fame,  or  private  breath  : 

3  Who  hath  his  life  from  rumours  freed. 
Whose  conscience  is  his  strong  retreat : 
Whose  state  can  neither  flatt'rers  feed>» 
Nor  ruin  make  oppressors  great : 

4  Who  God  doth  late  and  early  pray 
More  of  his  grace  than  gifts  to  lend ; 
W  hose  heart,  as  open  as  the  day. 
Fears  not  to  call  his  God  his  friend. 

5  This  man  is  freed  from  servile  bands 
Of  hope  to  rise,  or  fear  to  fall : 
Lord  of  himself,  thouo;h  not  of  lands.. 
He,  having  nothing,  yet  hath  all. 

Sir  II.  Wot  ton. 

202.  c.  M. 

A  Prospect  of  the  Resurrcction- 

1  How  long  shall  death  the  tyrant  reign 

And  triumph  o'er  the  just? 
How  long  the  blood  of  martyrs  slain 
Lie  mingled  with  U^e  dust  ? 

2  Lo  I  we  behold  the  scattering  shade-. 

'i  he  dawn  of  heav'n  appears  ; 
The  sweet  immortal  morning  spreads 
its  blushes  round  the  spheres. 


tSALMS    AND    IlYxMNS. 

5  We  seethe  Lord  of  glory  come. 
And  flaming  guards  around : 
The  skies  divide  to  make  him  room. 
The  trumpet  shakes  the  ground. 

4  Hark  !  hear  the  voice,  "ye  dead  arise  ;■* 

And  lo  !  the  dead  obey  ; 
And  waking  saints,  with  joyful  eyes. 
Salute  til'  expected  day. 

5  How  wdl  our  joy  and  wonder  rise. 

When  our  returning  King 
Shall  bear  us  homeward  through  the  skie?, 
On  love's  triumphant  wing  I 

Watts. 

203.  c.  M. 

God  the  Salvation  of  his  People.     Jer.  iii.  23. 

1  How  long  shall  dreams  of  earthly  bliss 

Our  flatt'ring  hopes  employ  ? 
And  mock  our  fond,  deluded  eyes, 
Witli  visionary  joy  ? 

2  Why  from  the  mountains  and  the  hills 

Is  our  salvation  soui>htr 
While  our  eternal  rock's  disown'd, 
And  Israel's  God  forgot. 

3  The  living  sprino;  neglected  flows 

Full  in  our  daily  view. 
Yet  we  with  anxious,  fruitless  toil. 
Our  broken  cistern  hew. 

4  These  fa<al  errors,  gracious  God  I 

With  gentle  pity  see  ; 


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PSALMS    AND    HYMNS.  1 

To  thee  our  roving  eyes  direct,  ^ 

And  fix  our  hearts  on  thee.  % 

Doddridge. 

204.  c.  31. 

Grace  perfected  into  Glory.     1  Pet.  v.  10,  11- 

1  How  rich  thy  favours,  God  of  grace  I 

How  various,  how  divine  ! 
Full  as  the  ocean  they  are  pour'd. 
And  bright  as  heav'n  they  shine. 

2  God  to  eternal  glory  calls. 

And  points  the  wondrous  way 
To  those  bright  realms  of  peace  and  joy, 
Where  reigns  unclouded  day. 

3  The  songs  of  everlasting  yeai*s 

That  mercy  shall  attend, 
Which  leads  through  suftMngs  of  an  hour 
To  joys  that  never  end. 

Doddridge. 

205.  s.  31. 

Family  Affection  founded  on  Religious  Princicle?. 
Ps.  cxxxiii. 

1  How  pleasing.  Lord,  to  see, 

How  pure  is  the  delight, 
When  mutual  love,  and  love  to  thee, 

A  family  unite. 

£  From  these  celestial  spring- 

Such  streams  of  comfort  iiow, 
As  no  increase  of  riches  brings. 

Nor  honour  can  bestow. 


I  ^ALM  3    AND    JIVMNS. 

w->    111  ill  tiieir  stations  move, 

And  cacii  performs  Ins  part. 
In  all  the  cares  of  life  and  love. 

"Willi  sympathizing  heart. 

4  Form'd  for  the  purest  joys, 
By  one  desire  possess'd, 

One  aim  the  zeal  of  all  employs 
'I'o  make  each  other  bless'd. 

5  No  bliss  can  equal  theirs, 

^^  here  such  aftections  meet: 
While  mingled  praise  and  mingled  pray'rs 
Make  their  communion  sweet. 

6  '  lis  the  same  pleasure  fills 
The  breast  in  worlds  above ; 

\Miere  joy  like  morning  dew  distils. 
And  ail  inn  air  is  love- 
Watts. 

206.    lO&Us.  31. 

Tho  unfailing  Beneiicence  of  God.     Ps.  cxxxvi.  1. 
i  ii oust:  o i"  0 u r  G od ,  wi i\\  c h e e r f u  1  a n  th em s  ri ng, 
Wiiile  all  our  lips  and  hearts  his  goodness  sing; 
^  lie  op'ning  year  his  bounties  shall  proclaim, 
,\nu  ail  its  days  be  vocal  with  his  name. 
'Hie  I^ord  is  good  his  mercy  never  ending, 
His  blessings  in  perpetual  show'rs  descending. 

2  Thou  earth,  enlighten'd  by  his  rays  divine, 
Enricird  with  grass  and  corn,  and  oil  and  wine  ; 
Crovvndvith  his  goodnesSjlet  thy  nations  meet, 
And  lay  t'leir  crowns  at  his  paternal  feet ; 
%Vith  t^rateful  love,  thatlib'ral  hand  confessing, 
^VhiclJl  ihrop.gh  each  heart  diffiiseth  evVy  blessing, 
3*5 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

3  His  mercy  never  fails ;  the  dawn,  the  shade. 
Still  see  new  bounties  through  new  scenes  di» 

play'd; 
Succeeding  ages  bless  this  sure  abode, 
Apd  children  lean  upon  their  father's  God, 
The  deathless  soul  through  its  immense  duratioD 
Drinks  from  this  source  immortal  consolatiomf 


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4  Burst  into  praise,  my  soul  I  all  nature  join  j] 
Angels  and  men,  in  harmony  combine* 
While  human  years  are  measured  by  the  sift 
Yea,  while  eternity  its  course  shall  run. 
His  goodness  in  perpetual  show'rs  descending^ 
Exalt  in  songs  and  raptures  never  ending! 

207.   c.  M. 

Christian  Viitues-  ' 

1  Happy  the  man  whose  cautious  steps 

Still  keep  the  golden  mean : 
A^  hose  life,  by  wisdom's  rules  well  forni^d, 
Declares  a  conscience  clean, 

2  Notof  himself  he  higldy  thinks, 

Nor  acts  the  boaster-s  part : 
His  modest  tongue  the  language  speaks 
Of  his  still  humbler  heart. 

3  Not  in  base  scandaPs  arts  he  deult^. 

For  truth  dwells  in  his  breast : 
With  grief  he  sees  his  neighbour's  faults. 
And  thinks  and  hopes  the  best. 

4  What  blessings  bounteous  lieav'n  besU>w3i» 

He  takes  wi;h  thankfui  heart; 


PSALMS    AXD    HYMNS. 

AVith  temp'rance  he  both  eats  ajid  drinkg, 
And  gives  the  poor  a  part. 

5  Tt»  sect  or  party  his  large  soul 
Disdains  to  be  confin'd  ; 
The  good  he  loves  of  ev'ry  name, 
Ahd  prays  for  all  mankind. 

_  ^.ot  on  the  world  his  heart  is  set, 
His  treasure  is  above  ; 
Nothing  beneath  the  sovVeign  good 
Can  ciaim  his  highest  love. 

Needharr; 

208.  L.  31. 

The  Glory  and  Defence  of  the  Church. 

1  Happy  the  Church!  thou  sacred  place. 
The  seat  of  thy  Creator's  grace  ! 
Thy  holy  courts  are  his  abode. 
Thou  earthly  palace  of  our  God. 

2  Thy  walls  are  strength,  and  at  thy  gates 
A  guard  of  heav'nly  angels  waits; 

l^or  shall  thy  deep  foundations  move. 
Built  on  the  counsels  of  his  love. 

3  1  hy  f(AC5  in  vain  designs  engage, 
Au:iin»t  thy  walls  in  vain  they  rage  : 
TJke  nsing  waves,  w'ith  anger  roar, 

i  iiat  dash'  and  die  upon  the  shore. 

4  Then  let  our  souls  in  Zion  dwell, 

?s  or  fear  the  pow'r  of  earth  or  hell ; 

ince  God  defends  this  happy  ground. 
Like  brazen  bulwarks  built  around. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

5  God  is  our  sun,  God  is  our  shield. 
Light  and  protection  he  will  yield  ; 
And  we,  beneath  the  genial  rays, 
Will  sing  his  love,  and  speak  his  praise. 

Wutts. 

209.  c.  M. 

Love  to  God. 

1  Happy  the  mind  where  graces  reign. 

And  love  inspires  the  breast ; 

Love  is  the  brightest  of  the  train. 

And  strengthens  all  the  rest. 

2  Knowledge,  alas!  'tis  all  in  vain. 

And  all  in  vain  our  fear; 
Our  stubborn  sins  will  fight  and  reign. 
If  love  be  absent  there. 

3  'Tis  love  that  makes  our  cheerful  feet 

In  swift  obedience  move; 
Affliction's  bitter  cup  is  sweet. 
When  mix'd  with  heav'nly  love. 

4  Soon  as  we  drop  this  ml^rtal  clay. 

And  leave  this  dark  abode. 
On  wings  of  love  we'll  soar  away, 
To  see  our  father,  God. 

5  This  is  the  grace  that  lives  and  sings, 

^Vhen  faith  and  hope  shall  ceaf^e ; 
'Tis  this  shall  itrike  our  joyful  strings. 
In  realms  of  endless  peace. 

Watt.,  .Vd. 


FSAL'MS    AND    IIVMXS. 

210.   s.  M. 

The  Sound  of  the  Gospel  Trumpet  to  a  perishing  World, 

1  Hear  what  a  Saviour's  vcMce, 
To  sinners,  does  proclaim  ; 

'*  O  all  ye  ransom'd  souls  rejoice, 
111  jour  Redeemer's  name  I'* 

2  Where  sin  and  death  have  reign 'd. 
And  all  their  pow'r  employ 'd; 

Tliere  is  his  grace  and  truth  maintain'd, 
And  heav'nly  light  enjoy'd. 

3  The  needy,  starving  poor 
Are  fill'd  with  living  bread; 

1  he  op'ning  of  the  prison  door 
Proclaims  the  captive  freed. 

4  The  thirsty,  panting  soul. 
That  longs  for  springs  of  grace. 

Beholds  celestial  waters  roll, 
And  floods  of  righteousness. 

J  Our  God,  our  Saviour  too, 
^^e  would  thy  love  proclaim  ; 

Partake  of  what  is  brought  to  view% 
And  sing  thy  glorious4pame. 

Turner. 

211.     C.    51. 

Attendance  on  Divine  Worship.     Ps.  cxxii. 

1  How  did  our  hearts  rejoice  to  hear 
Our  friends  devoutly  say. 
Within  thy  courts  let  us  appear. 
And  keep  the  solemn  day. 
15* 


• 


PSALMS  AND  HYMNSK 

2  Our  souls  shall  praj^  for  Zion  still,  I 

While  life  or  breath  remains :  [ 

There  our  best  friends,  our  kindred  dwell, 
There  God  our  Saviour  reigns. 

3  Peace  be  within  this  sacred  place. 

And  joy  a  constant  guest ; 
With  holy  gifts  and  heav'nly  grace. 
Be  her  attendants  blest. 

Watts. 

212.  c.  M. 

At  the  Dedictition  of  Children. 

1  How  large  the  promise !  how  divine. 

To  Abrah'm  and  his  seed  ! 
"  I'll  be  a  God  to  thee  and  thine, 
Supplying  all  their  need." 

2  The  words  of  his  extensive  love 

From  age  to  age  endure  ; 
The  angel  of  the  covenant  proves. 
And  seals  the  blessing  sure. 

3  Jesus  the  ancient  faith  confirms. 

To  our  great  fathers  giv'n  ; 
He  takes  young  children  to  his  arms. 
And  calls  them  heirs  of  heav'n. 

4  Our  God,  how  faithful  are  his  ways  ! 

His  love  endures  the  same  ; 
Nor  from  the  promise  of  his  grace, 
Blots  out  the  children's  name. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMN'S. 

213.     6,6,  8.    M. 
The  Pleasures  of  Public  Worship. 

1  How  does  my  heart  rejoice 

10  liear  the  public  voice, 
■  Come,  let  us  seek  our  God  to-day  !*' 

Yes,  with  a  cheerful  zeal. 

We'll  haste  to  Zion's  hill, 
And  there  our  vows  and  honours  pay. 

C  Zion,  thrice  happy  place  I 
Adorn'd  with  wondrous  grace, 

'.nd  walls  of  strength  enclose  thee  round  ; 
In  thee  our  tribes  appear, 
1  0  pray,  and  praise,  and  hear 
The  sacred  gospel's  joyful  sound. 

S    There  God  hath  fix'd  his  throne, 

'  here  makes  his  pleasure  known. 
Reveals  his  grace  and  justice  there. 

He  bids  .he  saints  rejoice, 

"While  sinners  hear  his  voice. 
And  learn  his  holy  name  to  fear, 

4  May  peace  attend  thy  |ate. 
And  joy  within  thee  wait, 

To  bless  the  soul  of  ev'ry  guest ; 

The  man  who  seeks  thy  peace. 

And  wishes  thine  increase, 
A  thousand  blessings  on  hira  rest. 

5  My  tongue  repeat  her  vows, 

"  reace  to  this  sacred  house,'* 
For  here  my  friends  and  brethren  dwell; 


PSALMS    AND    HYMKSc 

And  since  my  glorious  God 
Makes  this  his  bless'd  abode» 
My  soul  shall  ever  love  thee  well. 

TTatts: 

214.  c.  M. 

Instruction  tc  the  Young,  from  Scripture. 

How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts. 
And  guard  tiieir  lives  from  sin  ? 

Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts, 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

When  once  it  enters  to  the  mind. 

It  spreads  such  light  abroad, 
The  meanest  souls  instruction  find. 

And  raise  their  thoughts  to  God, 

'lis  like  the  sun,  a  heav'nly  light ; 

That  guides  us  all  the  day; 
And  through  the  dangers  ot  the  night, 

A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 


Watts. 


215.  s.  M. 


The  Blessedness  of  Gospel  Times.     Isa.  v.  2 — 7. 

1  How  beauteous  are  their  feet 
Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill. 

Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues. 
And  words  of  peace  reveal  I 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice, 
How  sweet  the  tidings  are! 

**  Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour  King! 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here.^' 


I^SALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

3  TIow  happy  are  our  ears, 
i'hat  hear  this  joyful  sound, 

IVhich  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought  but  never  found  I 

4  How  blessed  are  oiir  eyes, 
Ihat  see  this  heav'nly  light; 

Prophets  and  kings  desir  d  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  1  he  w^atchmen  join  their  voice. 
And  tuneful  notes  employ; 

Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs. 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy.' 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 
Through  all  the  earth  abroad; 

Let  ev'ry  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 

Watis. 

216.  CM. 

Pv-ich  Treasure  in  earthern  Vessels. 

II ow  rich  thy  bounty,  King  of  kings, 

]  iiy  favours,  how  divine  ! 
The  blessings  which  thy  gospel  brings, 
liow  splendidly  they  shine ! 

I!  Gold  is  but  dross,  and  gems  but  toys  ; 
Sliould  gold  and  gems  compare, 
Uow  mean  !  wiien  set  a2;ainst  those  joys 
']  hy  poorest  servants  share! 

S  Yet  all  these  treasures  of  thy  grace 
Are  lodo,'d  in  urns  of  clav. 


PSALIVIS    AND    H\3I.\i. 

And  the  weak  sons  of  mortal  race 
Ih'  immortal  gifts  convey. 

4  Feebly  they  lisp  thy  glories  forth^ 

Yet  grace  thevict'ry  drives; 
Quickly  they  moulder  back  to  earth. 
Yet  still  the  gospel  lives. 

5  Such  wonders,  pow  r  divine  effects; 

Such  trophies,  God  can  raise; 
His  hand  from  crumbling  dust  erects 
His  monuments  of  praise. 

Salisbury  CoiL 

217.  c.  M. 

Message  of  Christ. 

1  High  let  us  swell  our  tuneful  notes, 

And  join  th'  angelic  throng; 
For  angels  no  such  love  have  known. 
To  wake  a  cheerful  song. 

2  Good-will  to  guilty  mentis  shown. 

And  peace  on  earth  is  giv'n; 
For  lo !  th'  incarnate  Saviour  comes, 
\\  ith  messages  from  heav'n. 

S  Justice  and  grace,  with  sweet  accord. 
His  rising  beams  adoi  ii  : 
Let  heav'n  and  earth  in  concert  join  i 
The  promised  child  is  born. 

4  Glory  to  God  in  highest  strains, 
In  highest  worlds  be  paid  ; 
His  glory  by  our  lips  proclaim'd, 
And  by  our  lives  display Mc 


PSALMS    AXD    HYMNS. 

5  When  shall  we  see  those  blissful  realms, 
Where  Christ  exalted  reigns; 
And  learn  of  the  celestial  choir, 
Their  own  immortal  strains  ? 

Unknown. 

318.    L.  M. 

Psalm  cxxxiii. 

1  How  pleasing  is  the  scene,  how  sweet ! 
AVhen  kindred  souls  in  friendship  join; 
Whose  joys  and  cares  united  meet 

In  bands  of  amity  divine, 

2  Less  fragrant  was  the  ointment  pour'd 
On  Aaron's  consecrated  head, 

When  balmy  sweets  profusely  showerM, 
Down  to  his  sacred  vesture  spread. 

3  Not  flow*ry  Hermon  e'er  displayed, 
(Impearl'd  with  de^^)  a  fairer  sight; 
Nor  Zion's  beauteous  hills,  array'd 
In  golden  beams  of  mornino;  lig-ht. 

4  'Tis  here  the  liOrd  indula:ent  sheds 
His  kindest  gifts,  a  hea^^lly  store; 
With  life  immortal  crowns  dieir  heads. 
When  earth's  frail  comforts  please  no  more. 

Mis,  Steele. 

219.    L.   M. 

Christ  our  Intercessor. 

1   He  lives,  the  great  Redeemer  lives  ; 
VN  hat  jcy  the  blest  assurance  gives  ! 
And  now  before  his  father  God, 
Pleads  the  full  merits  of  his  blood. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

2  Repeated  crimes  awake  our  fears, 

And  justice,  arm'd  with  frowns  appears  , 
But  in  the  Saviour  s  lovely  face. 
Sweet  mercy  smiles,  and  all  is  peace. 

3  Hence,  then  ye  dark  despairing  thoughts  1 
Above  our  fears,  above*our  faults, 

His  pow'rful  intercessions  rise  ; 
And  guilt  recedes,  and  terror  dies, 

4  In  ev'ry  dark,  distressful  hour. 
When  sin  and  satan  join  their  pow"r  ; 
Let  this  dear  hope  repel  the  dart, 
That  Jesus  bears  us  on  his  heart. 

5  Great  Advocate,  almighty  Friend  ! 
On  him  our  humble  hopes  depend! 
Our  cause  can  never,  never  fail, 
For  Jesus  pleads,  and  must  prevail. 

Unknowr. 

220.   c.  M. 

SalvatioB  notofWoiks. 

1  How  Vast  the  benefits  divine. 

Which  we  in  Christ  possess ; 
We're  sav'd  from  guilt  and  evVy  sta, 
And  call'd  to  holiness. 

2  'Tis  not  for  works  which  we  hiive  douf., 

Or  shall  hereafter  do. 
But  i  e  of  his  abounding  love 
Salvation  does  bestow. 

5  The  glory.  Lord,  from  first  to  last 
is  due  to  thpe  alone  : 


4 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

Aught  to  ourselves  we  dare  not  take,    ^ 
Or  rob  thee  of  thy  crown.  ^ 

Our  glorious  surety  undertook 
Redemption's  wondrous  plan; 

And  grace  was  given  us  in  him 
Before  the  world  began. 

5  [Safe  in  the  arms  of  sovereign  love 
We  ever  shall  remain  ; 
Nor  shall  the  rage  of  earth  or  hell 
Make  thy  dear  counsels  vain.] 

Unknown. 

221.  c.  M. 

Christ's  Resurrection. 

1  HosANNA  to  the  Prince  of  light, 
Who  cloth'd  himself  in  clay  ; 
Enter'd  the  iron  gates  of  death. 
And  tore  the  bars  away. 

i2  Death  is  no  more  the  king  of  dread, 
Since  our  Immanuel  rose  ; 
He  took  the  tyrant's  sting  away 
And  spoil'd  our  hellish  foes. 

3  See  how  the  conqu'ror  mounts  aloft, 

And  to  his  Fanier  flies  ; 
With  scars  of  honour  in  his  flesh, 
And  triumph  in  his  eyes. 

4  Raise  your  devotion,  mortal  tongues, 

To  reach  his  bless'd  abode  : 
Sweet  be  the  accents  of  our  songs. 
To  our  incarnate  Lord* 
16 


rSALMb    AND    HYMNS. 

5  Bright  angels,  s<trike  your  loudest  strhig-. 
Your  sweetest  voices  raise  ; 
Let  heav'n,  and  all  created  things, 
Sound  our  Immanuers  praise. 

222.  L.  p.  M. 

Eternal  Praise  for  divine  Goodness. 
1  I'LL  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath. 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  pow'rs  ; 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past. 
While  life  and  thought  and  being  last. 
Or  immortality  endures. 

52  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  God  alone:  He  made  the  sky, 

And  earth,  and  seas,  with  all  their  train, 
His  truth  forever  stands  secure  ; 
He  saves  th'  oppress\l ;  he  feeds  the  poor. 

And  none  shall  tind  his  promise  vain. 

S  The  Lord  hath  sight  to  give  the  blind  ^ 
The  Lord  supports  the  sinking  mind  ; 

He  sends  the  contrite  spirit  peace : 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress. 
The  wick)w  and  the  fatherless, 

And  grants  his  children  sweet  release. 

4  He  loves  his  children  ;  knows  tliem  well ; 
His  love  their  joyful  lips  can  tell  ; 

Their  o;racious  God  forever  reigns  - 
Let  ev'ry  tongue,  let  ev'ry  age,' 
In  this  exalted  work  engage : 

Praise  him  in  everlasting:  strains! 

Wati.a.^: 


rSALMS    AM>    HV.MX.s. 
223.     8,  8,  6  31. 

Contentment  and  Resignation. 

If  solid  happiness  we  prize, 
Within  our  breasts  the  jewel  lies  ; 

Nor  need  we  roam  abroad  : 
The  world  has  little  to  bestow ; 
From  virtuous  hearts  our  joys  must  flow. 

Hearts  that  delight  in  God. 

To  be  resigned,  when  ills  betide. 
Patient,  when  favours  are  denied. 

And  pleas*d  with  favors  giv'n  ; 
This  is  the  wise,  the  virtuous  part. 
This  is  that  incense  of  the  heart, 

Whose  fragrance  readies  heav'n. 

Thus  through  life's  changing  scenes  we'll  go. 
Its  chequer'd  paths  of  joy  and  wo. 

With  holy  care  we'll  ti  ead ; 
Quit  its  vain  scenes  without  a  tear, 
AVithout  a  ^'ouble  or  a  fear. 

And  mingle  with  the  dead. 

For  conscience,  like  a  faithful  friend, 
^hall  through  the  gloomy  vale  attend. 

And  cheer  our  dying  breath ; 
Jifliall,  when  all  other  comforts  cease. 
Like  a  kind  angel,  whisper  peace. 

And  smooth  the  bed  of  death. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMKS. 

224.  L.  M. 

*'  The  Mercy  of  God  through  Christ.     Heb.  iv 

1  Immortal  God  !  on  thee  we  call, 
The  great  original  of  all ; 
By  thee  we  are,  to  thee  we  tend. 
Our  sure  support,  our  glorious  end. 

2  We  praise  thy  free,  thy  heav'nly  grace. 
Which  pitied  our  revolted  race. 
And  Jesus,  our  victorious  Head, 
The  Captain  of  salvation  made. 

S  He,  thine  eternal  love  decreed. 
Should  many  sons  to  glory  lead  ; 
And  rich  supplies  throuo;h  him  are  giv'n 
Toj&t  us  for  the  joys  of  heav'n. 

4  Jesus  for  us,  0  gracious  name  ! 
Encountered  agony  and  shame : 
Jesus  the  glorious  and  the  great. 
By  dreadful  suif 'rings  made  complete* 

5  A  scene  of  wonders  here  we  see. 
Worthy  thy  Son,  and  worthy  thee ; 
This  theme  shall  now  inspire  our  tongues^ 
And  raise  in  heav'n  our  noblest  sono;s. 

Doddriuce.- 

225.   s.  M. 

The  Right  and  Duty  of  Private  Judgment, 
I  Imposture  shrinks  from  light. 

And  dreads  the  curious  eye ; 
But  sacred  truths  the  test  invite, 

They  bid  us  search  and  try. 


?SALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

S  May  we,  0  Lord!  maintain 

A  meek  inquiring  mind  ; 
AssurM  we  shall  not  search  in  vain, 

But  hidden  treasures  find. 

3  With  understanding  bless'd. 
Created  to  be  free. 

Our  faith  on  man  we  dare  not  rest. 
Subject  to  none  but  thee. 

4  Give  us  the  light  we  need. 
Our  minds  with  knowledge  fill ; 

From  baneful  error  guard  our  creed, 
From  prejudice  our  will. 

5  The  truth  thou  shalt  impart. 
May  we  with  firmness  own ; 

Abhorring  each  evasive  art, 
And  fearing  thee  alone. 

Scott. 

226.  CM. 

Resignation  to  tlie  Divine  Will. 

1  In  all  thy  dealings,  gracious  God  ! 
We  own  thy  sov'reign  pow'r; 
And  humbly  tiss  thy  chast'ning  rod, 
Tn  sorrow's  darkest  hour. 

£  For  sore  affliction's  sharpest  sting. 
In  mercy  oft  is  giv'n. 
Our  thoughtless,  erring  steps,  to  bring 
The  safest  road  to  heav'n, 

3  Alike  thy  providence  supplies 
Each  blessing  which  we  share ; 
16^ 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

Tliiough  clouds  obscure  our  morning  skies, 
The  ev'ning  may  be  fair. 

4  Since,  then,  our  lot  of  good  or  ill 

Is  sent  with  wise  design, 
AVeMl  bow  submissive  to  thy  will, 
And  own  thy  pow'r  divine. 

5  To  thee,  0  God  !  resigned  we  pray, 

Whate-er  the  path  may  be, 
O  guide  our  feet  that  peaceful  way, 
Which  leads  to  heav'n  and  thee  ! 

Exeter  Col!. 

227.  CM. 

'*  Remember  now  thy  Creator  in  the  days  of  thy  youih." 
Eccl.  xii.  1. 

1  In  the  soft  season  of  thy  youth, 

In  nature's  smiling  bloom. 
Ere  age  arrive,  and  trembling  wait. 
Its  summons  to  the  tomb; 

2  Remember  thy  Creator,  God  ; 

For  him  thy  powVs  employ ; 
Make  him  thy  fear,  thy  love,  thy  hope. 
Thy  confidence,  thy  joy. 

3  He  shall  defend  and  guide  thy  course 

Through  life's  uncertain  sea ; 
Till  thou  art  landed  on  the  shore 
Of  bless'd  eternity. 

4  Then  seek  the  Lord  betimes,  and  choose 

The  path  of  heav'nly  truth . 
The  earth  affords  no  lovelier  sight 
Than  a  religious  youth. 

Gibbons, 


PSALMS    AND    IIWINS. 

228.  c;  31. 

To  be  ashamed  of  Jesus,  is  absurd  aivJ  dangeroB*. 

I  Is  there  on  earth  a  nobler  name 
Than  Jesus  to  be  found  ? 
Who  can  assert  a  higher  claim, 
Or  more  with  truth  abound  r 

^  The  Son  of  God,adorn*d  with  grac^, 
CommissionM  from  above, 
lie  bears  to  our  rebellious  race 
The  messages  of  love. 

S  Behold  his  gentle  spirit  feel 
The  suff- rings  o£  mankind  ; 
And  with  a  word  the  sorrows  heai 
Of  body  and  of  mind. 

4  How  noble  were  the  trutlis  he  taugii  , 
How  pure  the  life  he  led  ! 
And  shall  another  Lord  be  sought. 
And  we  disown  our  Head? 

3  Forbid  it.  Lord  I  nor  let  us  yield 
To  this  unworthy  shame  ; 
But  each,  with  holy  courage  fiil'd. 
Rejoice  in  Jesus-  name*. 

Exrtcr  C 

229.  c.  3f. 

Praise  to  Goc|,  as  the  First  and  the  La?!^ 

1  I  AM  the  first,  and  I  the  last  ; 
Time  centres  all  in  me  : 
Th'  Almighty  God,  who  was,  and  is, 
And  evermore  shall  be. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS- 

£  To  him  let  evVj  tongue  be  praise. 
And  ev'rj  heart  be  love  ; 
All  grateful  honours  paid  on  earth. 
And  nobler  songs  above  ! 

Edinburgh  Coll. 

230.  c.  M. 

Desire  of  all  Nations.     Hag.  ii.  7.     Job.  xiv.  15. 

1  Infinite  excellence  is  thine. 

Thou  lovely  prince  of  grace  ; 
Thine  uncreated  beauties  shine 
With  never-fading  rays. 

2  Sinners  from  earth's  remotest  end. 

Come  bending  at  thy  feet 
To  thee  their  pray'rs  and  vows  ascend. 
In  thee  their  w  ishes  meet. 

3  Thy  name,  as  precious  ointment  shed, 

Delights  the  church  around  ; 
Sweetly  the  sacred  odours  spread 
Through  all  Immanuel's  ground* 

4  Millions  of  happy  spirits  live 

On  thine  exhaustless  store  ; 
From  thee  they  all  their  bliss  receive* 
And  still  thou  givest  more. 

5  1  hou  art  their  triumph  and  their  joy  ; 

They  find  their  all  in  thee  ; 
Tfiy  glories  will  their  tongues  employ 
In  vast  eternity. 

Rippon's  Coll. 


PSALMS    AND    iIYM:,'5. 

231.  s.  31. 

*  As  in  Adam  all  die,  even  so  in  Christ  sh.ill  ail  be  maJe 
alive." 

1  In  God's  eternity. 
There  shall  a  day  arise, 

When  all  that's  boi-n  of  man  shall  be 
With  Jesus  in  the  skies. 

2  As  night  before  the  rays 
Of  morning  flees  away. 

Sin  shall  retire  before  the  Waze 
Of  God's  eternal  day. 

3  As  music  fills  the  grove, 
Wheji  sto^-niy  clouds  are  past, 

Sweet  anthems,  of  redeeming  love. 
Shall  all  employ  at  last. 

4  RedeemM  from  death  and  sin, 
Shall  Adam's  num-roiis  race, 

A  ceaseless  song  of  praise  bes^in, 
.And  shout  redeeminfi;  ^lace. 

H.  3  alio  a. 

232.  CM. 

Asking  the  Way  to  Zion.     Jer.  i.  5. 

1  Inquire,  ye  pilgrims,  for  the  way 
That  leads  to  Zion's  hill  ; 
And  thither  set  your  steady  face. 
With  a  determin'd  will. 

^  Invite  the  strangers  all  around. 
Your  pious  march  to  join  ; 
\nd  spread  tho  sentiments  you  feel 
Of  faith  and  love  divine.. 


PSALMS  AND  HYMNS, 

3  Come,  let  us  to  his  temple  haste. 

And  seek  his  favour  there. 
Before  his  footstool  humbly  bow, 
And  pour  our  fervent  prayer. 

4  Come,  let  us  join  our  souls  to  God, 

In  everlv'isting  bands  ; 
And  seize  the  blessings  he  bestows 
.With  ea«;er  hearts  and  hands. 

5  Come,  let  us  prove  vithout  delay. 

The  covenant  of  his  grace  ; 
No^'  shall  the  years  of  distant  life 
Its  memory  efface. 

6  Thus  may  our  rising  offspring  haste 

I'o  see  their  father's  God ; 
Nor  e'er  forsake  the  happy  path 
Their  youthful  feet  have  trod. 

Doddridge. 

233.  L.  M. 

The  Pleasures  of  Public  Worship. 

1  In  social  temples  here  we  meet. 
Our  God  to  worship  as  we  please: 
V/e  find  the  blest  occasion  sweet. 
And  happy  in  supreme  degrees. 

2  In  this  our  highly  favoured  land. 
No  civil  pow'r  cati  interfere  : 
Nor  issue  edicts  of  command 

To  mar  our  sacred  pleasures  here. 

3  ^Ve  sit  beneath  the  gospel  vine. 
And.  in  its  cooling  shade  repose ; 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

Refresh  our  spirits  with  its  wine 
And  in  the  pleasure  lose  our  woes. 

In  it  we  have  unfading  health  ; 
Our  sins,  our  pains,  our  sorrows  heal'd; 
It  opens  stores  of  boujidless  wealth. 
In  the  eternal  cov'nant  seal'd. 

Then  let  us  tune  the  joyful  string; 
And  speak  of  mercy  in  our  song ; 
To  God  our  thankful  otf- rings  bring. 
To  whom  our  praises  all  belong. 

Wallace, 

234.  s.  M. 

The  Day  of  Rest. 

1  In  songs  of  highest  praise, 
We  shout  the  day  divine  ; 

Which,  dawning  nuw  with  heav'niy  rays, 
Shall  soon  with  lustre  shine. 

2  Dark  clouds  shall  pass  away, 
And  light  shall  fast  increase 

Till  us,  the  pow'r  of  perfect  day. 
From  darkness  skkll  release. 

S  This  is  the  day  of  rest, 

Preiigur'd  by  the  law  ; 
This  day  shall  make  all  nations  blest. 

This  day  the  prophets  saw. 

4  This  day  shall  finish  sin, 

(Ye  saints,  you  voices  raise) 
Shall  gather  all  the  outcasts  in 

To  iing  eternal  praise. 

H.  Ballou. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNb. 


ZifiO.  H.  M. 

God  AU  in  All. 

1  I  sing  the  gospel  day, 
"When  Christ  shall  finish  sin; 
His  wondrous  love  display, 

.  V  And  conquered  rebels  bring: 
They  prostrate  fall,  and  humbly  own, 
That^od  alone — is  all  in  all. 

2  The  Saviour,  Christ,  must  reign 
Till  all  his  foes  submit; 

And  being  freed  from  pain. 

Shall  v/orship  at  his  feet ; 
Shall  prostrate  fall,  and  humbly  own. 
That  God  alone — is  all  in  all. 

S  Then  death  itself  shall  die. 

And  life  triumphant  reign  ; 

No  more  shall  sinners  sigh 

In  darkness,  guilt  and  pain. 
Prostrate  they  lall,  and  humbly  own, 
That  God  alone — is  ail  in  all. 

4  Then  Christ  shall  subject  be 

To  him  who  reigns  above; 

And  ev'ry  creature  see 

Complete  in  heav'nly  love : 
Shall  prostrate  fall,  and  humbly  own. 
That  God  alone— is  all  in  all. 

Kneeland.. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS, 

236.  c.  M. 

A  Hymn  of  Praise. 

1  Indulgent  Father !  how  divine. 

How  rich  thy  bounties  are ! 
Through  nature's  ample  round  they  shine^ 
Thy  goodness  to  declare, 

2  But  in  the  nobler  work  of  grace. 

What  sweeter  mercy  smiles, 
Reflected  from  the  Saviour's  face^ 
And  ev'ry  fear  beguiles  ! 

5  Such  wonders,  Lord !  while  we  survey. 
To  thee  our  thanks  shall  rise. 
When  morning  ushers  in  the  day. 
Or  ev'ning  veils  the  skies. 

4  When  glim'ringlife  resigns  its  flame, 

Thy  praise  shall  tune  our  breath  ; 
The  sweet  remembrance  of  thy  nam« 
Shall  gild  the  shades  of  death. 

5  But  0  how  bless'd  our  songs  sliall  rise^ 

In  sweet  seraphic  lay, 
When  all  thy  glories  meet  our  eyes 
Through  an  eternal  day; 

Sowdgn, 

237.  CM. 

An  Evening  Hymn. 

1  Indulgent  God  !  whose  bounteous  care 
O'er  all  thy  w<>rks  is  shown, 
0  let  our  grateful  praise  and  pray'r 
Ascend  before  thy  throne  ! 
17 


FfeALMS    AND    HYMNI5. 

2  W'ljat  mercies  hath  this  day  bestowM  f 

How  largely  hast  thou  bless'd  ! 
Our  cup  \\4th  plenty  overflow'd, 
">\  ith  cheerfulness  our  breast, 

3  Now  may  sweet  slumbers  close  our  eyes. 

From  pain  and  sickness  free ; 
And  let  our  waking  thoughts  arise 
To  meditate  oti  thee. 

4  So  bless  each  future  day  and  night. 

In  their  alternate  round ; 
And  after  death,  in  realms  of  light, 
May  we  w  ith  Christ  be  found  I 

Ge!itleman*s  Magazine 

238.  L.  M. 

Gofl  our  Father. 

1  Is  there  a  lone  and  dreary  hour 

^^'hen  worldly  ])leasures  lose  their  pow'r  ; 

Our  Father  I  let  us  turn  to  thee. 

And  set  each  thought  of  darkness  free. 

2  Is  there  a  time  of  racking  grief, 
AVhich  scorns  the  prospect  of  relief; 
Great  Fatlier  I  break  the  cheerless  gloom, 
And  bid  each  heart  its  calm  resume, 

3  Is  there  an  hour  of  peace  and  joy. 
When  hope  is  all  our  souls'  employ — 
Kind  Father  !  still  our  hopes  will  roam. 
Until  they  rest  with  thee,  their  home. 

4  The  noontide  blaze,  the  midnight  scene. 
The  dawn,  or  twilight's  sweet  serene, 


i»sal:\is  and   uy.m.ns. 

Tlie  sick,  nay,  e'en  the  dyini^  Imu;-, 
Shall  own  a  Father's  gvACC  aiul  pow'r. 

Xnvnov.n. 

239.    L.  M. 

Anticipations  of  Eteinity. 

Ix  tluit  great  day,  when  Jesus  comes 
To  raise  his  children  from  their  tombs. 
He'll  take  them  to  the  seats  ahovf, 
To  dwell  witix  liim,  ajid  toel  his  love, 

i  Sweet  recollection  will  begin, 
How  grace  has  sav'd  them  from  their  sla 
How  mercy  led  them  all  the  way, 
To  the  blest  realms  of  endless  day. 

1  Then  will  they  to  perfection  know. 
All  they  have  waited  for  below  ; 
F>ror  and  darkness  then  shall  fly, 
And  heav'n  reveal  a  cloudlfss  sky, 

4  Then  shall  the  sain4s  with  joy  approve 
The  paths  of  providential  love: 
And,  with  united  wonder,  trace 
The  methods  of  redeemins;  <rrace, 

>  They  w^i  11  with  pleasure  then  review 
The  weary  steps  tJiey  trod  below  ; 
And  in  celestial  accents  tolh, 
The  Saviour  hath  done  all  things  well 

6  The  flock  w  ill  Jlien  the  shepherd  ow  n, 
And  be  his  joy,  and  glorious  cnu\  n, 
^Vhile  mutual  love  and  friendship  reign, 
And  smile  through  all  the  haj^py  train. 

IJjikno^'^: 


PSALMS    AND    HYMXS. 

240   c.  M. 

Christ,  the  Resurrection,  and  the  Life.  John  xi.  24,  26. 

1  ''  I  AM  (saith  Christ)  your  glorious  liead, 

(May  we  attention  give) 

The  resurrection  of  the  dead. 

The  life  of  all  that  live* 

2  "By  faith  in  me  tlie  soul  receives 

New  life,  though  dead  before. 
And  he  that  in  my  name  believes, 
Shall  live  to  die  no  more, 

3  "  The  sinner,  sleeping  in  his  grav-e^ 

Shall  at  my  voice  awake ; 
And  vrheu  I  once  begin  to  save, 
My  work  I  ne'er  forsake." 

4  Fulfil  thy  promise,  gracious  Lord, 

On  us  assembled  here ; 
Put  forth  thy  spirit  with  the  word. 
And  cause  the  dead  to  hear. 

5  Preserve  the  pow'r  of  faith  alive. 

In  those  who  love  thy  name  : 
For  sin  and  satan  daily  strive 
To  quench  the  sacred  flame. 

6  To  thee  we  look,  to  thee  we  bow. 

On  thee  for  help  we  call ; 

Our  life  and  resurrection  thou, 

Oi>r  lw)pe,  our  joy,  our  all. 

Unknown. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMX^. 

241.     L.   M. 

Christ  the  Bright  and  Morning  irtar. 

In  glory  bright  the  Saviour  reigns, 
And  endless  grandeur  there  sustains; 
"NVe  view  lii«  beams  and  from  afar 
Hail  him  the  bridu,  the  Morninf^-Star. 

\  Blest  Star  I  where'er  his  lustre  shines, 
He  all  the  soul  with  grace  refines  t 
And  makes  each  happy  saint  declare. 
He  is  the  bright,  tJie  Morning- Star. 

Sweet  Star  1  his  influence  is  divine  ; 
Life,  peace,  and  joy  attending  shine  ; 
Death,  hell,  and  sin,  before  him  flee  ; 
The  bright,  the  Moruiiig-star  is  he. 

Great  Star  I  in  whwn  salvation  dwells. 
His  beam  the  thickest  clouds  dispels; 
The  grossest  darkness  flies  afar, 
Before  this  bright,  this  Morning-Star. 

Most  glorious  Star,  be  thou  our  guide, 
Nor  from  our  souls  thy  splendour  hide  ; 
Let  nothing  thy  sweet  beams  debar. 
Thou  onlv  brij:cht  and  Mornin2:-Star. 

Eternal  Star  !  our  songs  shall  rise. 
When  we  shall  meet  thee  in  the  skies  ; 
And,  in  eternal  anthems,  there 
Praise  thee,  the  bright,  the  Morning-Star. 

Unknown. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

242.  c.  M. 

The  unceasing  Goodness  of  our  Heavenly  Father. 

1  Jehovah  God  !  thy  gracious  pow'r. 

On  ev'ry  hand  we  see  ; 
O  n:iay  the  blessings  of  each  hour. 
Lead  all  our  thoughts  to  thee, 

2  If  on  the  wings  of  morn  we  speed 

To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
TliY  hand  will  there  our  footsteps  lead. 
Thy  love  our  path  surround. 

3  Thy  pov/V  is  in  the  ocean  deeps. 

And  reaches  to  the  skies ; 
Thine  ej  ri  of  mercy  never  sleeps. 
Thy  goodness  never  dies. 

4  From  morn  till  noon,  tiU  latest  ere. 

The  hand  of  God  we  see ; 
And  all  the  blessings  we  receive. 
Pi  jceed  alone  from  thee, 

5  In  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time. 

Or:  thee  our  hope©  depend  ; 
Through  evYy  age,  in  ev'ry  clime. 
Our  father  and  our  friend  ! 

Thompson. 

243.   CM. 

The  Coming  ai^d  Kingdom  of  Cfcrist.     Ps.  xcviii. 

1  Joy  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come  ! 
Thi'  long  predicted  King ; 
Let  ev'ry  heart  prepare  him  room. 
And  heav'n  and  nature  sing. 


i'SALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth  ;  the  Saviour  reigns  !  ^ 

Let  men  their  songs  employ  ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,hills,an(l  plains. 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow. 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground ; 
He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flow. 
To  earth's  remotest  bound. 

4  Thus  God  displays  his  truth  and  grace. 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  his  righteousness. 
And  wonders  of  his  love. 

Watts,  alt'd.^ 

244.  L.  M. 

Pi-aise  to  tlie  God  of  the  Seasons, 

1  Jehovah  bids  the  morning  ray 
Smile  in  i\\^  east,  and  bn?ig  the  day  ; 
He  guides  the  sun's  declining  wheels 
Beyond  the  range  of  v/estern  hills. 

2  Seasons  a^d  times  obey  hisvpice; 
The  ev'ning  and  the  morn  rejoice 

To  see  the  earth  ma-Ie  soft  vv^ith  show^'rs. 
Laden  with  fruit,  and  dre- .vd  with  fl.ow'rs, 

3  'Tis  from  his  watVy  stores  on  high. 
He  gives  t'le  thirsty  land  supply  ; 
His  silent  dews  enrich  the  gro':nd. 
And  shed  the  hopes  of  harvest  round 

4  The  desert  2:rows  a  fruitful  field  ; 
Abunda^fe  fruit  the  vallies  yield ; 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

The  vaUs  resound  with  cheerful  voice. 
Till  distant  hills  repeat  their  joys. 

5  His  works  pronounce  his  pow'r  divine  ; 
On  evVy  field  his  glories  shine  ; 
Through  ev'ry  month  his  gifts  appear. 
And  joy  and  goodness  crowns  the  year. 

Dublin  Coll. 

245.  s.  M. 

The  Love  of  our  Saviour,  prompting  to  Christian  Love- 

1  Jesus,  the  friend  of  man, 

Invites  us  to  his  board ; 
The  welcome  summons  we  obey, 

And  own  our  gracious  Lord. 

'^  Here  we  show  forth  his  love. 

Which  spake  in  ev'ry  breath, 
Prompted  each  action  of  his  life. 

And  triumph'd  in  his  death. 

3  One  faith,  one  hope,  one  Lord, 
One  God  alone  we  know  ; 

Brethren  we  are  ;  let  ev'ry  heai't 
With  kind  affections  glow. 

4  Here  let  our  powers  unite, 
His  honour'd  name  to  raise  ; 

Let  grateful  joy  fill  ev'ry  m^nd. 
And  ev'ry  voice  be  praise. 

|Hi  Warm'd  with  our  Master's  love. 
And  thy  unmeasur'd  grace, 
Lord !  let  our  thankful  hearts  expand. 
And  all  mankind  embrace. 

Watts,  partly^ 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

246.  los.  M. 

*'We  shall  be  like  hini,  for  we  shall  see  him  as  he  is.'' 
1  John  iii.  2. 

1  Jesus,  all  hail  I  thou  risen  Saviour,  hail  ! 

At  thy  command,  the  till  archangel  sounds. 
The  sun  retires,  the  moon  and  stars  turn  pale. 
And  seas,and  earth,and  skies  no  more  are  found. 

2  Rous'd  at  thy  word,  the  slumb'ring  nations  rise. 
The  dead  who  live  not  till  the  trump  be  blown, 
Lift  up  to  thee  their  supplicating  eyes, 

And  they  who  pierc'd  thee,  weep  at  mercy's 
throne  : 

3  On  all  their  sins  the  cleansing  fountain  rolls. 
Their  robes  are  wash'd  in  thine  all  -saving  blood ; 
The  fount  of  life  supplies  their  thirsty  souls, 
And  evVy  nation  drinks  the  living  flood. 

4  Bath'd  in  the  crimson  stream  of  life  divine, 

WitK  tears  of  joy,  iia  ecstacy  they  cry  ; 

"  The  east,  the  v.est,  tiie  south,  tlie  north  are 

thine, 
From  everlasting  thine,  we  shall  not  die.-' 

5  "  All  souls  are  mine  ;  all  live  to  God  in  me. 
The  first  the  last,  the  last  the  first  proclaim  ; 
Jew,  G.entile,  Greek,  Barbarian,  bond  or  free. 
Are  one  new  man,  and  bear  Immanuel's  name." 

Unknown. 

247.  L.  M.  ~^ 

The  Union  of  Chri.st  and  his  Church. 

I  Jtsus,  thou  everlasting  King, 
Accept  the  tribute  which  we  bring  ; 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS, 

Accept  the  well  deserv'd  renown. 
And  wear  our  praises  as  thy  crown. 

£  Let  ev'ry  act  of  homage  be 
Like  our  espousals.  Lord,  to  thee; 
Like  the  blest  hour,  when  from  above 
We  first  receiv'd  thy  pledge  of  love. 

3  The  gladness  of  that  happy  day. 

Our  hearts  would  wish  it  long  to  stay; 
Let  not  our  faith  forsake  its  hold. 
Nor  comfort  sink,  nor  love  grow  cold. 

4  May  evVy  minute,  as  it  flies. 
Increase  thy  praise, improve  ©ur  joys; 
Till  we  are  rais'd  to  sing  thy  name. 
At  the  great  supper  of  the  Lamb. 

Watt?, 

248.  c.  M. 

Christ  the  Head  of  his  Chur«h. 

1  Jesus,  we  sing  thy  matchless  grace. 

That  calls  such  worms  thy  own  : 
Gives  us  among  thy  saints  a  place, 
And  brings  us  near  thy  throne. 

2  When  join'd  to  thee,  our  vital  head. 

Our  virtues  grow  and  thrive  ; 

From  thee  divided,  each  is  dead, 

Though  it  may  seem  to  live. 

^Thy  saints  on  earth,  and  those  above. 
^  All  join  in  sweet  accord  ; 
The  body  one,  in  mutual  love, 
And  thou  our  common  Lord. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

4  O  may  our  humble  faith  receive 
Thj  spirit  with  delight ! 
Then  time  amd  death  in  vain  shall  strive 
The  bond  to  disunite. 

Doddridge. 

249.   L.  M. 

King  of  Nations.     Ps.  xlvii.  G,  7.  Ixxii.  10 — 14i 

1  Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journies  run  ; 

His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore. 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  His  truth  shall  endless  glory  shed, 
And  praises  throng  to  crown  his  head  ; 
His  name  like  sweet  perfume  shall  rise 
With  ev'py  morning  sacrifice. 

3  People  and  realms  of  ev'ry  tongue, 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song : 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

4  Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns. 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  loose  his  chains  ; 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest. 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

3  Where  he  displays  his  healing  powV, 
Death  and  the  curse  are  known  no  more ; 
In  him  the  tribes  of  Adam  boast 
More  blessings  than  their  father  lost, 

t)  Let  ev'ry  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honours  to  their  King: 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

Arfigels  descend  with  songs  again. 
And  earth  repeat  the  long  Amen. 

Watu. 

250.  c.  M. 

Christ  precious  to  them  that  believe.  Gal.iv.26.  Rom.x.ll. 
1  Pet.  ii.  7. 

1  Jesus  !  we  love  thy  charming  name, 

'Tis  music  to  the  ear  ; 
Fain  would  we  sound  it  out  so  loud. 
That  earth  and  heav'n  might  hear. 

2  Yes,  thou  art  precious  to  o^ir  souls. 

Our  transport  and  our  trust ; 
Jewels  to  thee  are  gaud j^ toys. 
And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 

3  All  our  capacious  pow'rs  can  wish. 

In  thee  doth  richly  meet ; 
Nor  to  our  eyes  is  light  so  dear, 
Nor  friendship  half  so  sweet. 

4  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  our  hearts, 

And  shed  its  fragrance  there  ; 
The  noblest  balm  for  all  our  wounds. 
The  cordial  for  our  fear. 

5  We'll  speak  the  honours  of  thy  nanie 

With  our  last  laboring  breath  ;  * 

And  dying,  clasp  thee  in  our  arms. 
The  antidote  of  death. 

Dedfllridge, 


FSALM.S    AND    HYALNS. 

251.  c.  M. 

The  Reign  of  Christ.     Ps.  Ixxii. 

1  Jesus  his  empire  shall  extend ; 
Beneath  his  gentle  sway, 
Kings  of  the  earth  sliall  humbly  bend. 
And  his  commands  obey. 

£  From  sea  to  sea,  from  shore  to  shore. 
All  nations  shall  be  blest ; 
We  hear  the  noise  of  war  no  more, 
He  gives  his  people  rest. 

5  As  rain  descends  in  gentle  showVs 
In  the  returning  spring. 
And  calls  to  life  each  fragrant  flow'r. 
Which  makes  the  turtle  sing  : . 

4  So  Josu?,  by  his  heav'nly  grace. 

Descends  on  man  below  ; 
His  blessings  on  the  human  race, 
In  gentle  currents  flow. 

5  Lon2:  as  the  sun  shall  rule  the  day, 

Or  moon  shall  cheer  x\yd  night. 
The  Saviour  shall  his  sceptre  sway 
With  uncontrolled  mignt. 

J  All  that  the  reign  of  sin  destroy'd 
The  Saviour  shall  restore; 
And,  from  the  treasures  of  the  Lord, 
Shall  i:\ye  us  blessings  more. 

H.  BaHou. 
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PSALMS    AND    HYMTfS. 

252.  L.  M. 

Jesusj  the  Sun  of  Heaven, 

1  Jesus,  thou  Sun  of  love  divine, 

Thy  rays  through  boundUss  nature  shine  ; 
In  thee  with  briglit  eifulgence  meet. 
Wisdom  and  love,  and  liglit  and  heat. 

2  Through  heav'n  thy  glory  is  display'd 
In  one  bright  day  without  a  shade  : 
Angels  from  thee  supremely  prove 
The  nameless,  endless  joys  of  love. 

3  With  thee  they  dw-ell  iv.  fervid  light. 
Nor  feel  nor  fear  the  shades  of  night ; 
Thy  heav'nly  beams  will  never  fail. 
But  one  eternal  ds^j  prevail. 

4  Be  darkness  known  on  earth  no  more, 
But  truth  display'd  from  shore  to  shore  . 
Till  men  of  ev'ry  land  shall  see 

Thy  glory,  Lord,  and  worship  thee. 

5  'Tis  done — -the  Sun  of  love  appears. 
The  shades  withdraw,  tlie  morning  cles,rs: 
Now  love  and  truth  prevail  again. 

And  one  eternal  day  shall  reign. 

253,  c.  M. 

"A  King  shall  reign  in  Righteousness/'      Isa.  xxx;;.  1 — 3, 

1  Jesus,  our  King,  his  sceptre  sv^ays, 
In  righteousness  divine  ; 
Princes,  in  judgment,  'tend  his  ways. 
And  glories  m  him  sVine. 


i  nih  inu:i  shall  be  our  hiding-place, 

A  covert  from  the  storm  ; 
And  by  the  riclies  of  his  grace 

i5^ccure  from  evTj  harm. 

As  in  a  dry  and  barren  place. 

Rivers  of  waters  flow  ; 
Jesus,  the  riches  of  his  grace. 

Makes  fainting  mortals  know. 

As  shadows  of  a  tow'ring  ro«k 

In  yonder  weary  land. 
Is  Jesus  to  his  fainting  floG4i ; 

lie  guards  them  with  his  hand. 

Clearness  of  light  he  will  bestow. 

Our  dimness  take  away  ; 
And  make  us  all  his  goodness  know 

In  an  eternal  day. 

The-e  we  shall  hear  the  joyful  sound. 

Salvation  in  the  Lord  ; 
And  Oil  the  fiiii'  celestial  ground, 

Our  thankOjl  songs  record. 

H.  Ballou. 

254.  c.  M. 

l'r-M?G. 

Join  ev'ry  he<irt  and  evVy  tongue. 
And  sing  Jehovah's  praise; 

Come,  shout  the  wonders  of  his  love, 
The  victories  of  his  o;race  I 

Far  as  the  circuit  of  the  sun 
H  ^  isiake-s  his  mercy  known  ; 


P&ALMS    AND    HYMN3* 

To  evTj  soul  thro'  evVy  laiul 
He  sends  his  blessings  down. 

S  So  let  his  sweetest  praises  sound, 
By  all,  thro'  ev'ry  clime  ; 
While  moon  and  stars  reflect  their  light, 
Or  suns  propitious  shine. 

S.  Streeter. 

255.  H,  M. 

Close  of  Service. 

1  Kind  Lord,  before  thy  face, 
A<rain,  with  joy,  we  baw, 
For  all  tlie  gifts  and  grace. 
Thou  dost  on  us  bestow  ; 

•    Our  tongues  would  all  thy  love  proclaim. 
And  chant  the  honours  of  thy  name. 

2  Here,  in  thine  earthly  house. 
Our  joyful  souls  have  met ; 
Here  paid  our  solemn  vows. 
And  felt  our  union  sweet: 

For  this  our  tongues  thy  love  proclaim, 
And  chant  the  honours  of  thy  name. 

3  Thy  truth  like  ointment  shed. 
Hath  breathed  a  choice  perfume  ; 
Thy  light,  divinely  spread. 
Hath  broke  the  darksome  gloom  : 

For  this  our  tongues  thy  love  proclaim, 
And  chan;t  the  honours  of  thy  name. 

4  Now  may  we  dwell  in  peace, 
Till  here  again  we  come; 


PSALMS    AND    HYMXS. 

And  may  our  love  increase, 
Till  thou  shalt  guide  us  home  : 
Then  shall  our  tongues  thv  love  projclaim, 
Ann  chant  the  honours-ot  tJiy  name. 

Turner. 

256.  c.  M. 

God's  Dominion  and  Debtees. 

1  Keep  silence  all  created  things, 

And  wait  your  Maker-s  nodi 
Tie  muse  stands  trembling  while  she  sings 
The  honours  of  her  God  I 

2  Life,  death,  and  hell,  and  worlds  unknown 

Hang  on  his  firm  decree  ; 
He  sits  on  no  precarious  throne, 
Nor  borrows  leave  to  be. 

S  Unnumbered  ages  ere  the  skies 
A^'ere  into  motion  brought. 
Whatever  through  endless  years  should  rise 
Stood  present  to  his  thought. 

4  Hie  mighty  voice  bids  ancient  night 
Her  sable  realms  resign  ; 
And  lo!  ten  thousand  globes  of  light 
In  fields  of  azure  shine. 

>  His  wisdom,  with  resistless  sway, 
Guides  the  vast  moving  frame 
While  all  the  ranks  of  beings  pay 
Deep  rev'rence  to  his  name. 

18^ 


I'SAL-MS    AND    HYMNS. 

257.  s.  M. 

The  Influence  of  Love. 

1  Love  is  the  strongest  tie 
That  can  our  heart:*  unite  ; 

Love  makes  our  service  liberty. 
Our  ev'ry  burden  light. 

2  We  run  in  God's  commjinds 
When  love  directs  the  way ; 

With  willing  lieart  ,  and  active  hands. 
Our  Maker's  will  obey. 

S  Love  softens  all  our  toil. 
And  makes  our  bondage  blest ; 

The  gloony  desert  v;ears  a  smiie 
When  love  inspires  the  breast. 

4  Let  love  forever  grow. 

And  banish  wrath  and  strife  : 
So  shall  we  witness  here  below 
The  joys  of  social  life, 

5  When  we  ascend  the  skies, 
And  ^ee  the  Saviour's  face. 

Love  will  to  full  perfection  rise, 
And  reign  thro' all  the  plaice. 


:no;^4n. 


258.  c.  M. 

God  kind  and  merciful,   P?a.  cxlr.  1^1 — V-. 

Let  evVy  tongue  thy  goodness  speak,. 

Thou  sovereign  Loid  of  all  ! 
Thy  sirength'ning  hands  uphold  the  weak^ 

And  raise  th^  '-f^r.^  ?^^t  fa!!. 


1»SALMS    AND    HVMXS. 

:  When  sorrow  bows  the  spirit  down, 
Or  want  assails  the  breast  ; 
Thy  love  can  smooth  th'  invader's  fro\vn> 
And  jiives  the  mourner  rest. 

3  The  Lord  supports  our  infant  days. 
And  guides  our  giddy  youtli  : 
Holy  and  just  are  all  his  ways. 
And  all  his  words  arc  truth. 

lie  knows  the  pflin  his  servants  feel. 

He  iiears  his  ciiildren  cry  ; 
And  their  best  wishes  to  fulfil. 

His  grace  is  ever  nigh. 

5  His  mercy  never  will  remove 
From  men  of  heart  sincere, 
From  those,  whose  humble,  fervent  iove^ 
Is  joiii'd  with  holy  fear. 

Watts,  alt'J. 

259,    rs.  M. 

Praise  to  God  the  sovereign  King. 

1  Lift  your  voice,  and  joyful  sing 
Praise*  to  your  heav'nly  King ; 
For  his  mercies  far  extend, 
And  his  bounty  knows  no  end. 

2  Honour  pay  to  heav'n's  high  Lord, 
And  his  wondrous  deeds  record  ; 
Through  the  various  realms  of  earth. 
Praise  nim  all  of  human  birth. 

3  Him,  whose  wisdom  thron'd  on  high. 
Built  the  mansions  of  the  sky  ; 


rSALMS    AxND    HVMXS. 

And  the  orbs  that  gild  tlie  pole 
Bade  through  boundless  ether  roll. 

4  Him,  who  o'er  this  earthly  ball, 
Looks  with  equal  eye  on  all, 
And  to  ev'ry  thing  which  lives. 
Rich  supplies  of  blessings  gives. 

5  To  the  great  eternal  King 
Raise  your  voice,  and  joytul  sing ; 
For  his  mercies  ^vide  extend. 
And  his  bounty  knows  no  end. 

Merrick. 

260.  L.  M. 

The  House  of  God. 

1  Lo  !  God  is  here:  let  us  adore, 
And  humbly  bow  before  his  face ; 
Let  all  within  us  feel  his  pow'r, 
Let  all  within  us  seek  his  grace. 

2  Lo!  God  is  here:  him  day  and  night 
United  choirs  of  angels  sing: 

To  him,  enthron'd  above  all  height, 
Heav'n's  hosts  their  noblest  praises  bring. 

3  Being  of  beings  I  may  our  praise 
Thy  courts  with  grateful  incense  fill: 
Still  may  we  stand  before  thy  face. 
Still  hear  and  do  thj  sovereign  will.  *" 


P=^ALMS    AND    IIYMXS, 

261.  c.  M. 

Unprofitableness  under  Gospel  Privileges. 

Long  have  we  sat  beneath  the  sound 

or  thy  salvation,  Lord  ! 
Yet  Siill  how  weak  our  faith  is  found, 

And  knowledge  of  thy  word  ! 

£  Oft  we  frequent  thy  holy  place. 
And  hear  almost  in  vain  ; 
^^  hatfrint  impressions  of  thy  grace 
Our  languid  pow'rs  retain. 

5  How  cold  and  feeble  is  our  love  I 
How  negligent  our  fear  ! 
How  low  our  hope  of  joys  above  ! 
How  few  affections  there  ! 

4  Great  God  I  thy  gracious  aid  impart 
To  give  thy  word  success ; 
Write  all  its  precepts  on  the  heart. 
And  deep  its  truths  impress. 

J  0  speed  our  progress  in  the  ^^y 
That  leads  to  joys  on  high  ; 
^Vhere  knowledge  grows  without  decay. 
And  love  shall  never  die  ! 

Watts. 

262.    8,7s.  M. 

The  divine  Blessing  implored. 

Lord!  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 
Hope  and  comfort  from  above  ; 

Let  us,  each  thy  peace  possessing. 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 


PSALMS    AND    UYMN5?. 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 
For  thy  gospersjoytul  sound ; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound. 

Topladj^'s  ColL  alt\i. 

263.  L.  M. 

*'  There  r^maineth  a  rest  for  the  people  of  God." 

1  Lord  of  the  Sabbath  !  hear  our  vows, 
On  this  thy  day,  in  this  thy  house  ; 
And  own,  as  grateful  sacrifice, 

The  songs,  \riiich  in  thy  temple  rise. 

2  Thine  earthly  sabbaths.  Lord,  we  love ; 
But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above; 

To  that  our  longing  souls  aspire, 
With  cheerful  liope,  and  strong  desire. 

3  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress, 

Nor  sin  nor  death,  shall  reach  tlie  place ; 
No  groans  siiall  mingle  with  the  songs, 
Which  dwell  upon  immortal  tongues. 

4  No  gloomy  cares  shall  tliere  annoy. 
No  conscious  guilt  disturb  our  joy  ; 
Butev'ry  doubt  and  fear  shall  cease, 
And  perfect  love  give  perfect  peace. 

5  When  shall  that  glorious  day  begii;, 
Beyond  the  reach  of  death  or  sin  ; 
Whose  sun  shall  never  more  decline. 
But  willi  unfading  lustre  shine  I 

Doddri<]-e. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

264.  H.  31. 

Delight  in  Public  Worship.     Ps.  Ixxxiv. 

Lord  of  the  worlds  above. 

How  pleasant  and  how  fair 

The  dwellings  of  thy  love. 

Thine  earthly  temples,  are  ! 
To  thine  abode  each  heart  aspires. 
With  warm  desires  to  see  our  God* 

0,  happv  souls  that  pray, 
^^  here  God  appoints  to  hear  I 
O  happy  men,  that  pay 
Their  constant  service  there  I 
They  praise  thee  still  ;  and  happy  they, 
Who  love  the  way  to  Zion's  hill. 

They  go  from  strength  to  strength. 
Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 
i'ill  each  arrives  at  length. 
Till  each  in  heav'n  appears  : 
O  glorious  seat,  when  God  our  king 
^hall  thither  brin^-our  willino;  feet  I 

Wattj. 

265.  c.  M. 

Universal  Goodness  of  God. 

Lord  I  thou  art  good  ;  all  nature  shows. 

Its  mighty  Author  kind  ; 
Thy  bounty  through  creation  flows, 

Full,  free,  and  unconfin'd. 

Whate'er  our  eyes  behold,  proclaims 
TLine  infinite  good- will ; 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

It  shines  in  stars,  it  flows  in  streams. 
And  bursts  from  ev'rj  hill. 

3  It  fills  the  wide  extended  main, 

And  heav'ns  which  spread  more  wide  ; 
It  drops  in  gentle  ghow'rs  of  rain, 
And  rolls  in  ev'ry  tide. 

4  Long  hath  it  been  dififus'd  abroad. 

Through  years  and  a§es  past ; 
And  its  rich  stores,  all  bounteous  God  ! 
Forever  still  shall  last 

5  Through  the  vast  whole  it  pours  supplies  ; 

Spreads  joy  through  all  its  parts  : 
O  may  such  love  attract  our  eyes, 
And  captivate  our  hearts  ! 

6  High  admiration,  let  it  raise. 

And  strong  affections  move  ; 
Employ  our  tongues  in  songs  of  praise, 
And  fill  our  hearts  with  love  ! 

Browne,  alt'd. 

266.   c.  M. 

Jjastruction  to  the  Young,  from  a  Review  of  past  Dk- 
pensations  of  Providence. 

1  Let  children  liear  the  mighty  deeds 

Which  God  performed  of  old  ; 
Which  in  our  younger  years  we  saw. 
And  which  our  fathers  told. 

2  He  bids  us  make  his  glories  known. 

His  works  of  pow'r  and  grace  ; 
And  we'll  convey  his  wonders  down 
Through  ev-ry  risino;  rac^- 


l»SALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

S  Our  lij)s  shall  tell  them  to  our  sons. 
Ana  they  again  to  theirs  ; 
That  generations  yet  unborn 
May  teach  them  to  their  heirs. 

4  Thus  shall  they  learn,  in  God  alone. 
Their  hope  securely  stands ; 
That  they  may  ne'er  forget  his  M'orks, 
But  practice  his  commands. 

Watts. 

267.  L.  M. 

The  Properties  of  Christian  Charity. 

1  Let  men  of  high  conceit  and  zeal, 
Their  fervour  and  their  faith  proclaim  ; 
if  charity  be  wanting  still, 
The  rest  is  but  a  sounding  name. 

*•*  Knowledge  is  apt  to  bloat  the  mind, 
And  zeal  to  set  the  world  on  fire  ; 
But  charity  is  calm  and  kind. 
And  gentle  thoughts  will  still  inspire. 

Patient  and  meek,  she  suffers  long. 
And  slowly  her  resentments  rise ; 
Soon  she  fergets  the  greatest  \n'ong, 
And  rage  retires,  and  malice  dies. 

4  She  envies  none  their  better  state, 

But  makes  her  neigliboiir's  bliss  her  own  ; 
Nor  vaunts  herself  with  mind  elate, 
But  still  a  modest  air  puts  on. 

5  This  is  the  grace  that  reigns  on  high. 
And  will  forever  brightly  burn, 

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PSALMS    AND    HYMNS 

When  hope  shall  in  fruition  die, 
And  faith  to  sight  triumphant  turn. 

Bi  owne- 

268.  s.  M. 

Christian  Unity. 

1  Let  party  names  no  more 

The  Christian  world  o'erspread  ; 
Gentile,  and  Jew,  and  bond,  and  free,^ 
Are  one  in  Christ  their  head. 

2  Among  the  saints  on  earth 
Let  mutual  love  be  found, 

Heirs  of  the  same  inheritance. 
With  mutual  blessings  crown'd. 

3  Envy  and  strife  be  gone. 
And  only  kindness  known, 

While  all  one  common  Father  have, 
One  common  Master  own. 

4  Thus  will  the  church  below 
Resemble  that  above ; 

Where  springs  of  purest  pleasure  rise, 
And  ev*ry  heart  is  love. 

Beddome 

269.  c.  M. 

Fore-knowledge  and  Providence  of  God, 

Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  lie 

Abas'd  before  the  Lord  ! 
Whatever  his  pow'rful  hand  has  formxl. 

He  governs  with  a  word. 

.  Ten  thousand  ages  ere  the  skies 
Were  into  motion  brought^ 


FSALMS  AND  HYMNS. 

All  the  long  years  and  worlds  to   come, 
Stood  present  to  his  thought. 

3  There's  not  a  sparrow,  or  a  worm, 
O'erlook'd  in  his  decrees  : 
He  raises  monarchs  to  a  throne, 
Or  sinks  with  equal  ease. 

-I  If  light  attend  the  course  we  go. 
'Tis  he  provides  the  rays  ; 
And  'tis  his  hand  that  guides  the  sun. 
If  darkness  cloud  our  days. 

5  Trusting  thy  wisdom,  God  oi*  love  ! 

We  would  not  wish  to  know 
What,  in  the  book  of  thy  decrees 
Awaits  us  here  below. 

6  Be  this  alone  our  fervent  pray'r  ; 

AVhate'er  our  lot  shall  be. 
Or  joys,  or  sorrows — may  they  form 
Our  souls  forheav'n  and  thee  ! 

Watt-. 

270.  CM. 

Devout  CoDtemplation  of  Creation. 

1  Look  round,  0  man  !  survey  this  globe  ; 

Think  of  cieatin<>:.pow'r; 

See  nature  give  a  d iff  rent  robe 

To  evVy  herb  and  flow'r. 

2  See  various  beings  fill  the  air. 

And  people  earth  and  sea  ; 
What  grateful  changes  form  the  year  ; 
How  constant  nignt  and  day  I  " 


PSALMS    AND    HYMXS. 

S  Now  raise  thine  eye  ;  th'  expanse  above. 
A  pow'r  unbounded  shows; 
See  round  the  sun  the  planets  move, 
And  various  worlds  compose. 

4  Then  turn  into  thjself,  0  man  ! 

With  wonder  view  thy  soul ; 
Confess  his  pow'r  who  laid  each  plan. 
And  still  directs  the  whole. 

5  And  let  obedience  to  his  laws 

Tlij  gratitude  proclaim, 
To  him,  the  first  almighty  cause ; 
Jehovah  is  his  name, 

Liverpool,  Old  Coli. 

271.  c.  M. 

The  Goodness  of  God  to  those  who  love  and  trust  in  him. 

1  Lord,  how  resplendent  shines  thy  grace 

Through  sorrow's  darkest  sky, 
To  those  who  humbly  seek  thy  face, 
And  on  thy  love  rely. 

2  If  wealth  take  wings  and  fly  away. 

They  still  have  stores  divine; 
A  treasure  that  shall  ne'er  decay, 
A  pure  exhaustless  vnine. 

3  When  death  has  slain  their  earthly  joys, 

Not  hopeless  th  cy  deplore  ; 
They  look  to  those  eternal  skies, 
Where  friends  shall  part  no  more. 

4  And  when,  with  conscious  guilt  oppressed; 

They  own  their  sins  to  thee  ; 


PSALMS    AND    HYMXS. 

Thou  dost  revive  the  faintiug  brea&t 
With  pardon  full  and  free. 

O  Lord,  to  thee  our  hearts  we'll  bring, 

FixM  in  thy  love  and  fear; 
Then  shall  our  sorrows  lose  their  sting. 

And  dry  be  ev'ry  tear. 

Liverpool,  Paradise  st.  Coll. 

272.  L.  M. 

God  Omnipotent.     Ps.  cxxxix. 

1  liOUD  1  thou  hast  search'd  and  seen  us  thro'. 
Thine  eye  commands  with  piercing  view, 
Our  rising  and  our  resting  hours, 

Our  hearts  and  flesh  with  all  their  pow'rs. 

2  Our  thoughts,  before  they  are  our  own. 
Are  to  our  God  distinctly  known  ; 

He  knows  the  words  we  mean  to  speak, 
Ere  from  ourop'ning  lips  they  break. 

3  Within  his  circling  pow'r  we  stand ; 
On  ev'ry  side  w^  find  his  hand  ; 
Awake,  asleep,  at  home,  abroad. 
We  are  surrounded  ^till  with  God. 

4  Amazing  knowledge  !  vast  and  great  I 
What  large  extent !  what  lofty  height  ! 
Our  souls,  with  all  the  pow'rs  they  boast, 
Are  in  the  boundless  prospect  lost. 

5  O  may  these  thoughts  possess  each  breasr. 
Where'er  we  rove  where'er  we  rest  I 

19* 


PSALMS    AND    HYMN  S. 

Nor  let  our  weaker  passions,  dare 
Consent  to  sin  ;  for  God  is  there. 

Watu 

273.  L.  M. 

Faith  in  God,  in  the  Darkness  of  Providence. 

1  Lord,  we  adore  thy  vast  designs, 
Til'  obscure  abyss  of  providence  ; 
Too  deep  to  sound  with  mortal  lines. 
Too  dark  to  view  with  feeble  sense  ! 

2  Now  clouds  obscure  thine  awful  face, 
And  gc^h'ring  darkness  hides  thy  smile  ; 
Yet  through  the  clouds  w^e  see  thy  grace, 
And  trust  in  thy  compassion  still. 

3  Through  seas  and  storms  of  deep  distress, 
We  sail  by  faith,  and  not  by  sight ; 

Faith  guides  us  in  the  wilderness. 
And  faith  can  cheer  the  darkest  night. 

4  Father!  if  thou,  with  lifted  rod. 
Resolve  to  scourge  us  here  below. 
Still  may  we  lean  on  thee,  our  God, 
And  may  thine  arm  support  us  through. 

Watts,  alt'd. 

274.  c.  M. 

God's  gracious  Regard  to  his  frail  Creatures. 

1  Lord  !  we  adore  thy  wondrous  name, 
And  make  that  name  our  trust. 
Which  rais'd  at  first  this  curious  frame 
From  mean  and  lifeless  dust. 


PSALMS    AND    IIVMNS. 

i  Awhile  these  frail  machines  eiiJure, 
The  fab  lie  of  a  day  ; 
Then  know  their  vital  pow'rs  no  niore, 
But  moulder  back  to  clay. 

3  Yet,  Lord  !  whate'cr  is  felt  or  feai*'d 

This  thought  is  our  repose, 
Tliat  he,  by  whom  this  frame  was  reai  'd, 
Its  various  weakness  knows. 

4  Thou  dost  behold  w  ith  pitying  eye, 

\Miile  struggling  witli  our  load  ; 
In  pains  and  dangers  thou  art  nigh. 
Our  father  and  our  God  ! 

5  Gently  supported  by  thy  lo^. 

We  tend  to  realms  of  peace  ; 
Where  ev*ry  pain  shall  far  remove. 
And  ev'ry  frailty  cease. 

Doddridge. 

275.   c.  M. 

Instruction  and  Consolation  from  the  Scriptures. 

1   Lord  !  we  would  make  thy  word  our  jor. 
Our  lasting  heritage  ; 
May  this  our  noblest  powVs  e^iploy. 
Our  warmest  th mights  engage. 

•3  Tis  like  the  sun,  a  heav'nly  lig^it, 
That  guides  us  all  the  day; 
And,  through  the  dangers  of  the  night, 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

?  Thy  precepts  oft  would  w^e  survey  ; 
And  keep  thy  laws  in  sigiit, 


PSALMS    AXD    HYMNS. 

Tlirough  all  the  business  of  the  day. 
To  guide  our  actions  right. 

4  Thy  truth's  a  lanxlof  wealth  unknown, 

AVhere  sprin5!;s  of  life  arise, 
There  seeds  of  endless  bliss  are  sown, 
There  boundless  glory  lies. 

5  The  best  relief  that  mourners  have. 

It  makes  our  sorrows  bless'd  ; 
It  shows  a  home  beyond  the  grave  ; 
And  an  eternal  rest. 

Watts,  alt'd. 

276.  CM. 

The  Man  appi'oved  of  God.     Ps  xv. 

1  LoiiD,  who's  the  happy  man  that  may^ 
To  thy  bless'd  courts  repair  : 
And  while  he  bows  before  thy  throne, 
Shall  find  acce^^tance  there  ? 

S  *Tis  he,  ^\  hose  ev*ry  thought  and  deed 
By  rules  of  virtue  moves  ; 
Whose  tongue  disdains  to  speak  the  word 
His  honest  heart  disproves. 

5  Who  never  will  a  slander  forge, 
His  neighbour's  fame  to  wound  ; 
Nor  hearken  to  a  false  report, 
By  malice  whisper'd  round. 

4  Who  vice,  though  dress'd  in  pomp  and  pow'r . 
Can  treat  with  just  neglect  ; 
And  piety,  when  cloth'd  in  rags, 
Religiously  respect. 


I'SALMS    AM)    IIVMNS. 

.1   Who,  thougli  he  promise  to  I»is  losfi, 
Has  ever  faitlit'ul  prov  <l  : 
The  mail  who  thus  thy  hiw  fultiU, 
'i  hat  man  shall  ne'er  be  inovM  ! 

7de,  nlt'd. 

277.    c.  M. 

Ifymu  for  those  who  bavr  vetiiuiod  iVom  abroad. 
Ps.  cvi, 

1  Let  sono-s  of  praise  from  all  below, 

To  tiiee,  0  God,  ascend. 
Whose  bounties  unexhausted  flow, 
Whose  mercies  know  no  ciiii. 

2  But  chief  by  tliem  tliat  debt  be  paid. 

'Midst  dangers  ciixlin^  round, 
Who  still  in  thy  alji'l^hty  aid 
Have  sure  protection  found. 

;  The  wand^ing  exile,  doojn'd  to  stray 
O'er  dreary  deserts  wide  ; 
Who  fearless  takas  his  timely  w*y, 
With  God,  his  gward  and  ^uide  : — 

4  The  sailor,  on  the  swellini^sea, 

When  storms  impending  Iowt, 
Or  tempests  ra2;e  ;  wiio  trusts  in  tlieo, 
And  owns  thy  mighty  pow'r. 

5  The  \vretch,  who,  pressed  by  countless  woes, 

That  no  cessation  see. 
Still  bids  his  steadfast  hope  repose, 
Almighty  Lord  !  on  thee. 

I'  All,  all  shall  join  to  bless  thy  7¥ime, 
W'hose  heav Vdy  aid  they  pi*ove  ; 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

As  all  have  felt,  let  all  proclaim 
Thv  boundless  pov\ 'r  and  love. 

New  Select. 

278.  p.  M. 

Hymn  for  Easter. 

1  Lift  vorrr  2:lad  voices  in  triumph  on  high. 
For  Jesus  hath   risen,  and  man  cannot  die. 

Vain  were  the  terrors  thatgatherM  around  him. 
And  short  tlie  dominion  of  death  and  the  grave: 
He  burst  from  the  fetters  of  darkness  that  bound 

him, 
Resplendent  in  glorv,  to  live  and  k>  save. 
Loud  v.as  tlie  chorus  of  angels  on  high, 
The  Saviour  hath  risjen,  and  man  shall  not  die. 

2  Glory  to  God,  in  full  anthems  of  joy  ; 
The  being  he  gave  us,  death  cannot  destroy. 

Sad  were  the  life  we  must  part  with  to-morrow, 
If  tears  were  onr  birth-right  and  death  were  our 

end  ; 
But  Jesus  hath  cheerM  the  dark  valley  of  sorrow, 
And  bade  us,  immortal,  to  heaven  ascend. 
Lift  then  your  voices  in  triumph  on  high, 
P'or  Jesus  hath  risen,  and  man  shall  not  die. 

Christian  Disciple. 

279.  CM. 

Human  Frailty, 

i  Life  is  a  span,  a  fleeting  hour  ; 
How  soon  the  vapour  flies  ! 
Man  is  a  tender,  transient  flow'r. 
That  e'en  in  blooming,  dies. 


PSALMS    AND    ilYMXS. 

2  The  ojice-lov'd  form,  now  cold  and  dead; 

Each  mournful  thought  employs  ; 
And  nature  weeps  her  comforts  fled, 
And  withered  all  her  joys. 

3  But  wait  the  interposing  gloom, 

And  lo,  stern  winter  flies  ; 
And  dress'd  in  beauty's  fiiire:>L  blooGi, 
•    The  flow'ry  tribes  arise. 

4  Hope  looks  beyond  the  bounds  of  time. 

When  what  we  now  deplore. 

Shall  rise  in  full  immortal  prime. 

And  bloojn  to  fade  no  more. 

5  Then  cease,  fond  nature  !  cease  thy  tears; 

Religion  points  on  high  ; 
There  everlasting  spring  appears. 
And  joys  that  cannot  die. 

-»Ir3.  Steel*., 

280.  s.  M. 

The  Promise  is  to  you  and  your  CluAtcu, 

1  Lord,  what  our  ears  have  heard. 
Our  eyes,  delighted,  trace  ; 

Thv  love  in  lon^  succession  showTi 
To  evVy  rising  race. 

2  Our  children,  thou  dost  claim ^ 
And  mark  them  out  for  thine  ; 

Ten  thousand  biasings  to  thy  rjR.ue 
For  goodness  so  djvirie. 

G  Thee,  l^t  the  fathers  ow  n. 
And  thee,  the  sous  ail u re  ; 


FSALMS    AND    HYM.NS. 


JoinM  to  the  Lord  in  solemn  vow&j 
To  be  forgot  no  hiore. 

4  Thy  cov'nant  may  they  keep. 
And  bless  the  happy  bands, 

Whigh  closer  still  engage  their  hearts 
To  honour  thy  commands. 


5  How  great  thy  mercies.  Lord  I 
Row  plenteous  is  thy  grace  ! 

AVhich  in  the  promise  of  thy  love. 
Includes  our  rising  race. 

6  Our  offspring,  still  thy  care, 
Shall  own  their  father's  God, 

To  latest  times  thy  blessings  share. 
And  ^ound  tliy  praise  abroad. 

Salisbury  Coll, 

281.    c.  M. 

The  Blessings  of  Nature  and  Grace. 

1  Let  heathens  to  their  iilols  haste, 

And  worship  wood  oi' stone  ; 
Bat  our  delightful  h>t  is  cast 
AVhere  the  true  God  is  known. 

2  In  this  enlighten'd,  pleasant  land, 

Our  happy  portion  lies  ; 
AVhere  nature's  ever  bounteous  hand 
All  human  want  swpplies. 

3  Therefore,  our  souls  shall  bless  the  Lord, 

Wh^se  precepts  give  us  light, 
And  consolation  still  afford. 
In  sorrow'^s  dismal  night. 


PSALMS    AXD    HYMNS, 

4  We  strive  each  action  to  approve 

'1  0  thine  all -seeing  eye  ; 
No  danger  shall  our  hopes  remove. 
For  thou  art  ever  nigh. 

5  Thou  shalt  the  paths  of  life  display, 

\V  hich  to  thy  presence  lead  ; 
Where  pleasures  dwell  without  alloy. 
And  joys  that  never  fade. 

Watts  and  TatCi  Taried, 

282.  c.  M. 

Gospel  Invitation. 

1  Let  evVy  mortal  ear  attend, 

And  ev'ry  heart  rejoice  ; 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds 
With  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Rivers  of  love  and  mercy  here, 

In  a  rich  ocean  join  ; 
Salvation  in  abundance  flows. 
Like  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 

3  The  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace 

Stand  open  night  and  day  ; 
Lord,  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies. 
And  drive  our  w  ants  awav. 


Wfitts. 


283.  H.  M. 

Christ  cruci£ed. 

Let  earth  and  heav'n  agree. 
Angels  and  men  be  joiu'd. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNft. 

I'o  celebrate  witli  me. 

The  Savioiu  of  mankind  : 
To  praise  the  -iil -atoning  I^amb, 
And  bless  the  sound  of  Jesus'  name. 

9.    Jesus  !  transporting  sound  ! 
The  joy  of  ear  :h  and  heav'n ; 
No  other  help  is  found. 
No  other  name  is  given, 
By  whi'ih  we  can  salvation  have,- 
But  Jesus  came  the  world  to  save. 

S     Jesus  \  harmonious  name  ! 

If  charms  the  hosts  above  ; 

They  evermore  proclaim  , 

And  wonaer  at  his  love  ; 
'Tis  all  their  happiness  to  gaze, 
'lis  heav'nto  see  our  Jesus'  face. 

4  O,  unexampled  love  ! 
O,  all -redeeming  grace  ! 
How  swiftly  didst  thou  move 
To  save  a  fallen  race  ; 

"What  shall  we  do  to  make  it  known, 
AVhat  thou  for  all  mankind  hast  done  ? 

5  0,  for  a  trumpet's  voice, 
On  all  the  world  to  call 

To  bid  their  hearts  rejoice  ; 

In  him  who  died  for  all  ! 
For  all,  our  Lord  was  crucified, 
For  all,  for  all,  our  Saviour  died  ! 

Unknown. 


PSAT.MS    ANT)    HYMNS. 

284.  L.  31. 

Devout  Piofession  of  Siuceriry. 

Let  sorrow,  Lord,  o\ir  bosoms  fiii, 
Wluen  impious  me'n  iransuress  thy  will  ; 
'leach  us  to  mourn  wlicn  lips  profane 
lake  thvi*il-gloiious  name  in  vain. 

i!  With  lone:  forbearance  may  we  tiCit 
The  works  of  malice  anil  deceit ; 
And  ever  from  their  friendship  lice, 
^N  no  dare  to  scorn  thy  laws  and  thee. 

3  Lord  !  search  our  souls,  try  ev'ry  thought, 
If  our  own  hearts  deceive  us  net 

Of  walking  in  a  vain  disguise. 
We  seek  the  trial  of  thine  eyes. 

4  Doth  secret  mischief  lurk  within  ? 
Do  we  indulge  some  unknown  sin  ? 
O,  turn  our  feet  whent^er  we  stray. 
And  lead  us  in  thy  perfect  way. " 

Watts. 

285.   s.  M. 

Devotion. 

1  Let  pure  devotion  rise. 
And  Kindle  to  a  flamt% 

Ascend  like  incense  to  the  skies. 
In  our  Redeeaier'S  name, 

2  How  perfect  and  !iow  free 
Our  heav'nly  fother's  love, 

He  gave  his  only  Son  that  we 
Might  dwell  with  him  above. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS 

3  His  word,  like  drops  of  dew. 
Descends  on  ev  ry  heart, 

Subdues  and  fashions  us  anew, 
Aiid  bids  our  sins  Uepart. 

4  His  grace  our  faith  sustains, 
And  dissipates  our  fear; 

Binds  all  our  wouiids,  abates  our  pains. 
And  gives  us  con  forts  here. 

5  He  bids  our  willing;  eyes 
Lool:  through  the  >;loomy  shade. 

To  joys  immortal  in  tlie  skies. 
That  never  cloy,  nor  fade. 

Wallace. 

286.    c.  M. 

Kingdom  of  Christ 

1  Lo  !  what  a  glorious  sight  appears 

To  ouF-  believiag  eyes  ! 
1  ho  earth  and  seas  are  pass'd  away, 
Aiid  the  old  rolling  skies. 

2  Frojr,  rhe  third  heav'n  where  God  resides, 

hat  holy,  happy  place, 
Th'e  New -Jerusalem  couies  down, 
Adorn-il  with  shining  grace, 

3  Att'^nding  angels  shout  for  joy,- 

And  ihe  b.  ight  armies  sing. 
Mortals,  behold  the  sacred  seat 
Ot  your  descending  King. 

4  The  God  of  glory  down  to  men 

ivtuioves  his  blest  abode ; 


P8\l:m.s  and   hymns. 

Men,  the  dear  objocts  of  his  grace, 
Aud  he,  tiie  loving  God. 

llis  own  soft  hand  shall  wipe  the  tears 

From  ev'ry  weeping  eve. 
And  pviins  and  groans,  and  griefs,  and  feurs, 

And  death  itself  shall  die. 

»  How  long,  dear  Saviour,  O  how  lona;  • 
Shall  this  bright  hour  delr^v  ? 
Fly  swifter  round  ye  w  heels  of  time, 
Aij^d  bring  the  welcome  dav, 

287.  L,  M. 

First  anil  Second  Adam.     Rom.  v.  14. 

i  Lord,  what  was  man  \rlien  made  at  first, 

Adam,  the  oftsprinsi;  of  the  dust, 

That  thou  should^it  set  him  and  his  ^.ce, 

But  just  below  an  aftgel's  place  \ 

m" 
2  That  thou  shouldst  raise  his  nat-ire  -o, 

And  make  him  Lord  of  all  brlov.  ; 

Make  ev'ry  beast  and  bird  subrai*, 

And  lay  the  fishes  at  liis  feet. 

1  But  0  !  what  brighter  glories  wii^ 
To  crown  the  second  Adam's  s^:U'  : 
What  honours  shall  thySonadGii\ 
Who  condescended  to  be  boin  ! 

4  See  him  below  his  ant^els  made  : 
See  him  in  dust  among  the  dead. 
To  save  a  ruinM  world  from  sin  ; 
But  he  shall  reig;n  with  dow  r  divin* 

20^^ 


PSALMS  AND  HYMNS. 

0  The  worU!  to  come,  redeem'd  from  all 
'ihf^*  inlsTies  th.U  attend  the  fall, 
Kew  made  luid  glorious,  shall  submit 
At  our  exalted  Saviour's  feet. 

Watts. 

288.  L.  M. 

Gratitude. 

1  Lord  !  when  our  thoughts  delighted  rove 
Amidst  the  wonders  oi  thy  love. 

Sweet  hope  revives  each  drooping  heart. 
And  bids  our  doubts  and  fears  depart, 

2  Be  all  our  hearts  and  all  our  ways 
Devoted  to  thy  fervent  praise  ; 
And  let  our  glad  obedience  prove 
How  much  we  owe,  how  much  we  love. 

]VIrs.  Steele. 

289.  L.  ai. 

Thegreat  Jubilee  of  Eternity.       From  sundry  Scriptures 

1  Loud  let  the  tuneful  trumpet  sound. 
And  spread  the  joyful  tidings  round  : 
Let  ev  ry  soul  with  transport  hear. 
And  hail  the  Lord's  accepted  year, 

%  Ye  debtors,  whom  he  gives  to  know, 
Ti.at  you  ten-thousand  talents  owe, 
M  hen  humbled  at  his  feet  you  fall. 
Your  gracious  God  forgives  them  all. 

3  Slaves,  that  have  borne  th^  heavy  chain 
Of  sin  and  hell's  tyrannic  reign, 

'1  o  liberty  assert  your  claim. 

And  urge  the  great  Redeemer's  namr. 


PSALMS  AND  IIYMXS. 

4  The  rich  inheritance  of  heav'n, 
Your  joy,  your  boast,  is  freely  giv'n; 
Fair  Salem  your  arrival  waits, 

^Vith  golden  streets  and  pearly  gates. 

5  Her  blest  inhabitants  no  more 
Bondage  and  poverty  deplore ; 
No  debt,  but  love  immensely  great, 
The  joy  still  rises  with  the  debt. 

5  O  Happy  souls,  that  know  the  sound! 
Celestial  light  their  steps  surround. 
And  show  the  Jubilee  begun, 
Which  through  eternal  years  shall  run, 

Doddridge. 

290.  c.  M. 

Message  of  the  Angels. 

1  Mortals,  awake,  with  angels  join. 

And  chant  the  solemn  lay; 

Joy,  love  and  gratitude  combine 

1  0  hail  th'  auspicious  day. 

2  In  heav'n  the  rapt'rous  song  began, 

And  sweet  seraphic  fire 
Through  all  the  shining  legions  ran 
And  strung  and  tun'd  the  lyre. 

5  Hark  !  the  cherubic  armies  shout. 
And  glory  leads  the  song  ; 
Good  will  and  peace  are  heard  throughout 
Th*  harmonious  heavenly  throng. 

4  With  joy  the  chorus  we'll  repeat. 
Glory  to  God  on  high  ; 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

Good  will  and  peace  are  now  complete, 
Jesus  was  born  to  die. 

0  for  a  glance  of  h^av'nly  love. 
Our  hearts  and  songs  to  raise  ; 

Sweetly  to  bear  our  souls  above. 
And  mingle  with  their  lays. 

Unknown. 

291.  s.  M. 

1  he  Power  and  Grace  of  God. 

1  My  soul,  repeat  his  praise. 
Whose  mercies  are  so  great ; 

Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise. 
So  ready  to  abate. 

3  High  as  the  heav'ns  are  rais'd 

Above  the  ground  we  tread, 
So  far  the  riches  of  his  grace, 

Our  highest  thoughts  exceed. 

3  His  pow'r  subdues  our  sins  ; 
And  his  forgivin*  love. 

Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west, 
Doth  all  our  guilt  femove. 

4  The  pity  of  the  Lord, 

To  those  that  fear  his  name, 
Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel ; 
He  knows  our  feebly  frame. 

5  Our  days  are  like  the  grass. 
Or  like  the  morning  flow'r ; 

If  one  sharp  blast  sweep  o'er  the  field, 
It  withers  in  an  hour. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

6  But  thy  compassions,  Lord, 

To  endless  years  endure  ! 
And  children's  children  ever  find 

Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 

Watt/!. 

292.  s.  M. 

Glad  Tidings  of  the  Gospei. 

1  My  fellow  sinners,  hear 
The  words  of  truth  and  grace, 

1  he  jovful  sound  the  gospel  brings 
To  all  the  human  race. 

2  This  gospel,  rich  and  fvee, 
To  all  mankind  good  news, 

It  will  extend  to  all  our  race  ; 
Gentiles  as  well  as  Jews. 

3  Th'  apostles  of  our  Lord 
Proclaim'd  in  language  bold. 

The  Saviour  of  the  world  is  come. 
By  prophets  long  foretold. 

4  High  let  our  praises  rise, 
Up  to  the  courts  above. 

And  join  the  anthems  ia  the  skies 
Of  universal  love. 


Unknown, 


293.   6.  6.  4.   M. 

Praise. 

1  M.\Y  all  our  pow'rs  of  mind. 
To  God  our  Father  kind, 

An  anthem  rai^ie  ; 
Whose  cloud  of  glory  bright, 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

With  beams  of  heavenly  light> 
Dispels  the  gloom  of  night ; 
O  sing  his  praise. 

2  The  God  of  truth  and  grace 
Unveils  his  radiant  face. 

And  breaks  the  pow'r 
Of  superstition's  chain ; 
His  grace  shall  ever  reign. 
And  righteousness  maintain. 

While  we  adore. 

3  As  the  blest  morning  ray 
Drives  darkness  far  away. 

Behold  his  love 
Our  night  of  sin  illumes. 
Our  hatred  all  consumes. 
Each  heart  with  grace  perfumes. 

In  courts  above. 

4  All  creatures  sliall  combine, 
To  sing  this  giace  divine, 

And  sound  his  fame. 
Who  saves  the  world  from  sin, 
And  righteousness  brings  in  ; 
O  let  us  now  begin, 

To  praise  his  name  1 

H.  BaHou. 

294.    c.  M. 

Progressive  Virtue. 

1  Mere  human  powers  shall  fast  decay. 
And  youthful  vigour  cease; 
But  those  who  wait  upon  the  Lord 
In  strensith  shall  still  increase. 


PSALMS     AND    HYMNS. 

f  They  with  unweary'd  feet  shall  tread 
The  path  of  life  divine  ; 
With  growing  ardour  onward  move. 
With  growing  brightness  shine. 

^  On  eagles'  wings  they  mount,  they  soar; 
The  wings  of  faith  and  love ; 
Till,  past  the  cloudy  regions  here, 
They  rise  to  heav'n  above. 


Watts 


295.  H.  M. 

The  Resunection. 

1  My  life-s  a  shade,  my  days 
Apace  to  death  decline ; 
My  Lord  is  life,  hie'll  raise 
My  dust  again,  e'en  mine  ; 

Sweet  truth  to  me,  I  shall  arise. 
And  with  these  eyes  my  Saviour  see. 

2  My  peaceful  grave  shall  keep 
My  bones,  till  that  sweet  day 
I  wake  from  my  long  sleep. 
And  leave  my  bed  of  clay, 

Sweet  truth,  &c. 

3  My  Lord,  his  angels  shall 
Their  golden  trumpets  sound  ; 
At  whose  most  welcome  call 
My  grave  shall  be  unbound. 

Sweet  truth,  &c. 

4  I  said  sometimes  with  tears, 
*'  Ah  me,  I'm  loath  to  die  !'^ 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

Lord,  silence  thou  those  fears, 
My  life's  with  thee  on  high. 
Sweet  truth,  &c, 

5  What  means  my  trembling  heart. 
To  be  thus  shy  of  death? 
My  life  and  1  sha'nt  part, 
1  hough  1  resign  my  breath. 

Sweet  ti'uth,  &c. 


296. 


UaKnown. 


C.  M. 

Delight  in  Ordinances. 

1  My  soul,  how  lovely  is  the  place 

'  0  which  thy  God  resorts  ! 
'1  is  heav-n  to  see  his  smiling  face, 
Though  in  his  earthly  courts. 

2  There  the  great  Monarch  of  the  skies 

His  saving  pow'r  displays ; 
And  light  breaks  in  upon  our  eyes 
With  kind  and  quick'ning  rays. 

3  With  his  rich  gifts,  the  heav'nly  Dove 

Descends  and  fills  the  place, 
While  Christ  reveals  his  \vondrous  love. 
And  sheds  abroad  his  grace. 

4  There  mighty  God,  thy  words  declare 

I'he  secrets  of  thy  will ; 
And  still  we  seek  thy  mercies  there. 
And  sing  thy  praises  »ti!L 

Walts. 


PSAL-'MS    AM)    HV-M>J<. 

297.  L.  M. 

The  Greatness  of  God. 

1  My  God !  my  King !  O  may  thy  praise 
Fill  all  the  remnant  of  my  days  ; 
Thy  grace  employ  my  humble  tongue. 
And  after  death  exalt  my  song  I 

2  May  ev'ry  op'nin;!;  morning  bear 
Some  thankful  tribute  to  thine  ear; 
And  ev'ry  setting  sun  still  see 
New  works  of  duty  done  for  thee  ! 

Thy  works  with  boundless  glory  shine. 
And  speak  thy  majesty  divine  ; 
Let  land  to  land  aloud  pioclaim 
The  matcliless  honour  of  thy  name. 

4  But  who  can  speak  ^hy  wondrous  deeds! 
f  hy  greatness  all  our  thoughts  exceeds; 
V'ast  and  unsearchable  thy  ways; 
Vast  and  inunortal  be  thy  praise  I 

Watt5. 

298.  c.  M. 

A  Liviiigand  a  Dead  Faitli. 

1  Mistaken*  souls,  that  dream  of  heav'n. 
And  make  their  empty  boast 
Of  inward  joys,  and  sins  forgiv'n, 
And  yet  are  slaves  to  lust  I 

Q.  Vain  are  our  fancies'  airy  flights, 
if  faith  be  cold  and  dead  ; 
Kaug;ht  but  a  living  pow'r  unites 
To  Christ  ti;e  living  Head, 
21 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

3  'Tis  faith  that  purifiies  the  heart ; 

'  lis  faith  that  wt)rks  by  love ; 
That  bids  all  sinful  joys  depart. 
And  lifts  the  thoughts  above. 

4  'Tis  faith  that  conquers  earth  and  hell. 

By  a  celestial  pow*r, 
This  is  the  grace  that  shall  prevail 
In  that  decisive  hour. 

5  Faith  must  ol)ey  our  Father's  will 

As  well  as  trust  his  grace. 
And  strive  to  keep  his  favoljr  still. 
By  growing  holiness. 

Walts,  aixV 

299.  H.  M. 

The  Efficacy  of  the  Gospeh     Isa.  Iv.  10,  r 

1  Mark  the  soft -falling  snow. 

And  the  dittVisive  rain  ! 

To  heav'n^  from  whence  it  fell, 

It  turns  not  back  again  ! 
But  waters  earth  through  evTy  pore. 
And  calls  forth  all  her  secret  store 

^  Array M  in  beauteous  green 
The  hills  and  rallies  shine. 
And  man  and  beaet  are  fed 
By  providence  divine: 
The  harvest  bows  its  golden  ears.. 
The  copious  seed  of  future  year^^ 

5  So,  saith  the  God  of  grace. 
My  gospel  shall  descend. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMXS. 

Aimiiihtv  to  effect 

The  purpose  I  intend  ; 
Millions  of  souls  shall  feel  its  powV, 
And  bear  it  dowu  to  millions  more. 

Doddridge^ 

300.  s.  M. 

Obcdionce  to  God  cur  Father. 

-   My  Father  !  I  adort 

Tliat  all-commanding  name ; 

O  may  it  virtue's  strength  restore. 

And  raise  devotion's  flame  ! 

2  I  bow  at  thy  commands. 
And  filial  homage  pay ; 

AVith  heart  and  life,  with  tongue  and  hands, 
I'll  cheerfully  obey. 

3  No  more  will  I  transgress. 
As  I  too  oft  have  done  ; 

But  ev'ry  sinful  thought  suppress. 
Each  sinful  action  sliun. 

4  My  Father,  thus  I'll  claim, 
And  prove  myself  his  son  ; 

And  while  I  bear  the  filial  name. 
The  filial  duties  own. 

5  Do  thou  the  strength  impart. 
This  purpose  to  fulfil : 

Lord,  write  thy  laws  upon  my  heart. 
That  I  may  do  thy  will. 

Belknap's  Coll.  alt'd. 


PSALMS    AND     HYMNS. 

301.  CM. 

The  Everlasting  Covenant.  2  Sam.  xxiu.  5. 

1  My  Gotl,  the  covenant  of  thy  love 

Abides  forever  sure; 
And  in  its  matchless  grace  Vv  e  feel 
Uur  happiness  secure. 

2  ^Vhat  though  our  liouse  be  not  with  thee, 

As  nature  could  desire; 
To  higher  joys  than  nature  gives. 
Our  nobler  views  aspire. 

3  Since  thou,  the  everlasting  God, 

Our  Fatlier  art  become; 
Jesus  our  Guardian  and  our  Friend, 
And  heav  n  our  final  home; 

4  We  welcome  all  thy  sovereign  will. 

For  all  that  will  is  love  ; 
And  when  thv  providence  is  dark. 
We  wait  tfie  light  above. 

5  Thy  cov'nant  in  tiie  darkest  gloom, 

Shall  heav"nly  rays  impart ; 
And  wlien  our  eyelids  close  in  death, 
Shall  cheer  the  trembl'ing  heart. 

Doddad-r. 


302. 


C.   31. 


The  V>'ay  and  End  of  the  Ftiul^.tcons  and  the  "Wicked. 
P<.  xxxvii. 

1   My  God,  the  steps  of  pious  men 
Are  ordered  by  thy  vvill  ; 
Though  they  should  fall  thev  rir^e  a^i*in, 
Thy  liand  supports  them  stiil. 


PSA1.MS    AND    11 VMNS. 

2  The  Lord  delights  to  see  their  ways; 
Their  virtue  lie  approves  : 
IJc'll  ne'er  deprive  them  of  his  grace. 
Nor  leave  the,  men  he  loves. 

"^  Tl'.e  heav'nly  heritage  is  theirs, 
Their  portion  and  their  home ; 
He   keeps  them  now,  and  makes  them  heiri; 
Of  blessings  lonj;  to  eome. 

4  The  haughf^y  sinner  have  I  seen. 

Not  fearing  man  nor  God  ; 
Like  princely  laurel  fair  and  green. 
Spreading  its  arms  abroad; 

5  And  lol  he  vauishM  from  the  ground. 

Destroyed  by  hands  unseen  ; 
Nor  root,  nor  branch,  nor  leaf  was  found, 
Where  all  that  pride  Ixad  been. 

'    But  mark  the  man  of  rigliteousness. 
His  sev*ral  steps  attend  ; 
True  pleasure  runs  thro'  all  his  ways. 
And  peaceful  is  his  end. 

Watts. 

303.  L.  31. 

Things  below,  and  Things  above. 

I  My  soul,  forbear  on  transient  things 
Thy  hopes  and  fond  desires  to  place  ; 
Their  gain  no  solid  comfort  brings. 
And  weary  is  the  doubtful  chase. 

2  Let  faith  direct  my  longing  eyes 
To  realms  of  lasting  good  above, 
21^ 


PSALMS    AND    IIVMS'^. 

^Vhcre  pleasures  ever-bloomino;  ri.->e. 
And  all  is  peace,  and  joy,  and  love. 

3  Thence  sin,  and  pain,  and  death,  and  night, 
Far  off  forever  shall  retire; 

And  from  God's  throne,  the  friendliest  light 
Shall  beam,  and  utmost.bliss  inspire. 

4  Compared  with  this,  how  fades  a%vay 
The  brightest  scenes  of  earthly  joj  ! 
Mount  up,  my  soul,  to  native  day, 
Nor  rest  thy  hopes  beneath  the  sky. 

Browne,  alt'd. 

304   s.  M. 

Obligation  to  Gratitude  and  Piaise. 

1  My  Maker,  and  my  King! 
To  thee  my  all  I  owe  ; 

Thy  sovYeign  bounty  is  the  J^pring, 
\\  iience  all  my  blessings  flow. 

2  Thou  ever  good  and  kind  ! 
A  thousand  reasons  move, 

A  thousand  obligations  bind 
My  heart  to  grateful  love. 

3  Thy  goodness,  like  the  sun, 
Dawn'd  on  my  early  days, 

Ere  infant  reason  had  begun 
To  form  my  lips  to  praise. 

4  The  creature  of  thy  hand, 
On  thee  alone  I  live  : 

My  God  !  thy  benefits  demand 
More  praise  than  life  cxn  give. 


rSALMS    AND    KYMNS. 

0  let  thy  ^race^ispire 
My  scml  with  strength  divine  ; 
Jyt^t  all  my  powVs  to  thee  aspire. 
And  all  my  days  be  thine  1 

Mrs  Steele,  alt'd. 

305.  CM. 

BrcatkiHg  after  the  Liberty  of  the  Truth. 

1  Maker  of  earth,  shall  man  despise 

The  riches  o(  thy  grace  ; 
And  wild  untutorM  |  assions  rise. 
His  glory  to  deface  r 

2  When  shall  the  paw'r  of  love  divine, 

Its  light  and  heat  display  ; 
To  make  thy  glories  brighter  shine, 
And  bring  the  promised  day  ? 

3  Vt'hen  shall  that  monster  of  deceit 

Be  bound  with  chains  of  light ; 
And  truth  and  love  in  one  agree 
To  speak  the  Saviour's  might  ? 

4  When  shall  thy  gons  in  union  join, 

And  gospel  armour  wear; 
Gird  on  the  sword  of  truth  divine, 
And  to  the  cross  repair  ? 

5  Hasten,  0  God,  the  happy  day. 

When  Adam's  exil'd  race 
Shall  bow,  and  own,  without  delay. 
The  sceptre  of  thy  grace. 

6  While  seraphim  surround  thy  throne, 

And  saints  that  reign  on  high. 


FSALxMS    AND    HYMNb. 

Shall  join  with  harps  Ite  choral  song, 
In  strains  that  never  die. 

D.  PickeriD; 

306.   CM. 

Praise  to  God  in  every  Scer^e. 

1  My  soul  shall  bless  thee,  0  my  God ! 

Through  all  my  mortal  days  ; 
And  to  eternity  prolong 

Thy  vast,  thy  boundless  praise. 

2  In  each  bright  liour  of  peace  and  hope. 

Be  this  my  sweet  employ  ; 
Thy  praise  refines  my  earthly  bliss. 
And  doubles  all  my  joy  I 

3  When  gloomy  care,  or  keen  distress 

Invades  my  throbbing  breast, 
My  tongue  sliall  learn  to  speak  thy  praise. 
And  soothe  my  pains  to  rest. 

4  Nor  shall  my  tongue  alone  proclsim 

The  honoyrs  of  my  God ; 
My  life,  witli  all  my  active  powers, 
^all  spread  his  praise  abroad. 

5  When  death  is  past,  in  purer  strai^is 

My  grateful  praise  Til  pay  ; 
The  theme  demands  a  nobi^^  song. 
And  an  eternal  day. 

Hnirbothd.nn, 


l^SALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

307.  c.  M. 

rfieciicns  on  the  past  Circumstances  of  the  Year. 

Mark  how  the  swift-vvingM  minutes  fly. 

And  hours  stiii  hasten  on  ! 
How  sNvift  the  circlinii:  months  run  round  ! 

How  soon  the  year  is  gone  ! 

£  Let  us  indulge  the  serious  thought; 
Tiie  year  that's  past  review  : 
V>'hat  good,  what  evil,  have  we  wrought? 
What  work  have  we  to  do? 

5  How  is  our  debt  of  love  increased 
To  that  sustaining  PowV, 
Who  hath  upheld  our  feeble  frame, 
And  brought  us  to  this  hour  ! 

4  For  all  thy  favours,  O  our  God  ! 

Thy  goodness  we  adore  : 
Thou  hast  our  cup  >\ith  blessings  fiU'd, 
And  made  that  cup  run  o'er. 

5  For  thy  great  mercy-s  sake,  forgive 

Tlie  guilt  that  marks  the  year  ; 

And  may  we  more  than  ever  strive 

To  keep  our  conscience  clear. 

6  What  shall  befal  in  future  life 

We  would  not.  Lord  !  inquire  : 
To  be  prepared  for  all  thy  will, 
l>e  this  our  chief  desire. 

Kxeter  CoU. 


PSALMS    A^D    HYMNS. 

308.  c.  M. 

The  Death  of  Kindred  imptovcd 

1  Must  friends  and  kindred  droop  and  die. 

Must  helpers  be  withdrawn, 

AVhile  sorrow  with  a  weeping  eye, 

Recounts  our  comforts  gone  ? 

2  Be  thou  our  comfort,  mighty  God  ! 

Our  helper  and  our  Friend  : 
Nor  leave  us  in  the  dang'rous  road. 
Till  all  our  trials  end. 

3  0  may  our  feet  pursue  the  way 

Our  pious  fathers  led ; 
With  love  and  holy  zeal  obey 
The  counsels  of  the  dead ! 

Watts. 

309.  L.  M. 

Retirement  and  Meditation^ 

1  My  God  !  permit  us  not  to  be 

Still  strangers  to  ourselves  and  thee  ; 
Amidst  ten  thousand  thoughts  we  rove. 
Forgetful  of  oin*  highest  love. 

2  AVhy  should  our  hopes  be  fix'd  on  earth. 
And  thus  debase  our  heav'nly  birth  ? 
AVhy  should  we  cleave  to  thin^^s  below. 
And  let  our  God  and  Father  go? 

3  Call  us  away  from  flesh  and  sense  ; 
Thy  gracious  word  can  draw  us  thence  ; 
AVe  v.'ould  obey  the  voice  divine. 

And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 


PSALMS    AM)    HYMNS. 

Be  oarth  with  all  her  scenes  withdrawn; 
Lot  vanity  and  noise  be  gone  ; 
In  secret  silence  of  the  irjnd, 
Our  heav'n.  and  there  our  God,  we  find* 

Watts. 

310.  s.  M. 

Prayer  in  Sickness. 

1  My  Sov'reign,  to  thy  throne. 
With  hum  Si  e  hope  I  press  ; 

0  bow  thine  ear,  to  hear  the  groan 
Of  anguish  and  distress  ! 

2  My  life  bow'd  down  with  pain, 
Mourns  its  decaying  bloom ; 

J^ord,  clothe  these  bones  with  flesh  agalri, 
And  save  n\e  from  the  tomb. 

3  Without  one  murnrring  word, 
'1  hy  chastningl  receive; 

ijut  with  submission  ask,  0  Loi?d  ! 
A  merciful  reprieve. 

4  ?4y  supplicating  voice. 
Unwearied  I  will  raise  : 

'^ay  to  thy  servant's  soul, '  Rejoice  !•- 
Vnd  fill  my  mouth  witii  praise. 


.■5C0tt. 


311.    C.   M. 

Voluntary  Obedience. 

I  Not  by  the  terrors  of  a  slave, 
Do  sal nt^  perform  thy  will ; 
But  with  t\\e  noblest  powTS  they  have., 
J  hy  blest  conimand!^  fulfil. 


PSAL:MS    and    HYMNS; 

2  They  find  access  at  ev'rj  hour 

To  Qrod  within  the  veil ; 
Hence  they  derive  a  quick'ning  power. 
And  joys  that  never  fail. 

3  0  happy  men  !  O  glorious  state 

Of  thy  abounding  grace ; 
To  dwell  so  near  their  Father's  seat, 
And  see  his  smiling  face  ! 

Watt?. 

312.  c.  M. 

"  Wc  are  come  to  Mount  Zion.*^ 

1  Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord, 
The  tempest,  fire  and  smoke, 
Not  to  the  thunders  of  that  word 
Which  God  on  Sinai  spoke. 

£  But  we  are  come  to  Zion's  hill, 
'1  he  city  of  our  God, 
Where  milder  words  declare  his  wilL  * 
And  spread  his  love  abroad. 

S  Behold  th'  innumerable  host 
Of  an^iels  cloth'd  in  li^ht  ! 
Behold  the  spirits  of  the  jtist, 
Whose  faith  is  turn'd  to  siglit  '. 

4  Behold  the  bless'd  assembly  there. 

Whose  names  are  writ  in  heav'n  i 
And  God,  the  Judge  of  all,  declares 
Their  vilest  sins  forgiv'n. 

^  The  saints  on  earth,  and  all  the  dead, 
But  one  communion  make  : 


r^ALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

All  join  in  Christ  the  living  head, 
And  of  his  grace  partake  I  ^ 

[/   6  In  such  society  as  this, 

My  weary  soul  would  rest  ; 
The  man  that  dwells  where  Jesus  is. 
Must  be  forever  blest. 

Unknovpti. 

^  313.  CM. 

Triumph  over  Xfiliction. 

1  Now  wc  can  read  our  title  clear 

'J'o  mansions  in  the  skies, 
We'll  bid  farewell  to  ev'ry  fear, 
And  wipe  our  weeping  eyes. 

2  Tiiouq;h  death  against  our  souls  engage, 

And  all  its  darts  be  hurl'd  ; 

'    Still  we  can  smile  at  satan's  rage. 

And  face  a  frowning  world. 

J  Should  cares,  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 
And  storms  of  sorrow  fall  ; 
Yet  we  shall  safely  reach  our  home. 
Our  God,  our  heav'n,our  all. 

4  There  shall  we  bathe  the  weary  soul 
In  seas  of  heav'nly  rest ; 
x\ud  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  the  peaceful  breast. 

Watts. 

314.   L.   M. 

Lca\'ing  the  Vanities  of  Time. 

I  Now  let  our  souls,  on  wings  sublime. 
Rise  from  the  vanities  of  time  ; 

22 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

Draw  back  the  parting  veil,  aiod  see 
The  glories  of  eternity. 

2  Born  by  a  new  celestial  birth, 

Why  should  we  grovel  here  on  earth  ? 
Why  grasp  ftt  transitory  toys 
So  near  to  heav'n's  eternal  joys  ? 

3  Should  aught  beguile  us  on  the  road. 
When  we  are  walking  back  to  God  ? 
For  strangers  into  life  we  come. 
And  dying  is  but  going  home. 

4  Welcome,  sweet  hour  of  full  discharge. 
That  sets  our  longing  souls  at  large  ; 
Unbinds  our  chains,  breaks  up  our  cell. 
And  gives  us  with  our  God  to  dwell. 

5  To  dwell  with  God,  to  feel  his  love. 
Is  tlie  full  heav'n  eiijoy'd  above  ; 
And  the  sweet  expectation  now. 

Is  the  young  dawn  of  heav'n  below. 

Unknown 

315.  c.  31. 

Submission  in  Aflliction.     Job.  i.  21. 

1  Naked  as  from  the  eartli  we  came 
And  enter'd  life  at  first ; 
Naked  we  to  the  earth  return. 
And  mix  with  kindred  dust. 

£  Whatever  we  fondly  call  our  own. 
Belongs  to  heav'n's  great  Lord ; 
The  blessings  lent  us  for  a  day 
Are  soon  to  be  restjor'd. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNfe. 

Tis  God  who  lifts  our  comforts  high, 

Or  sinks  them  in  the  grave  ; 
He  ^ves,  and  when  he  takes  away, 

He  tAes  but  what  he  gave. 

4  Peace,  all  our  rebel  passions  then  I 
Let  each  repining  sigh 
Be  silent  at  his  sovereign  willj 
And  evTj  murmur  die. 

\nd  everblessed  be  his  name 
Whose  goodness  swell'd  our  store  ! 

His  justice  but  resumes  its  own. 
And  we  will  still  adore. 

Watts,  alt*Q. 

316.    p.  M. 

Angels  proclaiming  the  Birth  of  Chris.t 

1  No  war  nor  battle's  sound 
Was  heard  the  world  around  ; 

No  hostile  chiefs  to  furious  combat  ran  ; 

But  peaceful  was  the  night. 

In  which  the  Prince  of  light 
His  reign  of  peace  upon  the  earth  began. 

2  The  sheplierds  on  the  lawn, 
Befor^  the  point  of  dawn, 

In  social  circle  sat  ;  while  all  around 

The  gentle  fleecy  brood. 

Or  cropp'd  the  now'ry  food. 
Or  slept,  or  sported  on  the  verdant  ground. 

3  When  lo  I  with  ravish'd  ears. 
Each  swain  delighted  hears 

^^veet  music,  offspring  of  no  mortal  hand  ; 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

Divinely  warbled  voice, 
Answering  the  stringed  noise, 
With  blissful  rapture  charm'd  the  listening  band. 

4  'i  hey  saw  a  glorious  light 
Burst  on  their  wond'ring  sight. 

Harping  in  solemn  choir,  in  robes  array*d, 

'i  he  helmed  cherubim, 

And  sworded  seraphim. 
Are  seen  in  glitt'ringranks,with  wings  display  *d» 

5  Sounds  of  so  sweet  a  tone, 
Before  were  never  known. 

But  when  of  old  the  sons  of  morning  sung 

V-  hile  God  disposed  in  air 

Each  constellation  fair. 
And  the  well-balanc'd  world  on  hinges  hung. 

6  Hail,  hail,  auspicious  morn  ! 
The  Saviour  Christ  is  born  : 

(Such  was  th' immortal  seraph's  song  sublime.) 

Glory  to  God  in  heav  n  ! 

To  man  sweet  pea^e  be  giv'n. 
Sweet  peace  and  friendship  to  the  end  of  time  • 

Milton,  alt'd  by  Rev.  Dr.  GarJ'.^-r. 

317.  c.  M. 

There  ia  no  Peace  to  the  Wicked. 

1  No  peace  our  starving  souls  can  find, 

[n  sin's  deceitful  wav  ; 
No  pleasant  fruits  to  cheer  the  mind, 
Nor  ligl^,  a  single  ray. 

2  A  guilty  conscience  gnaws  within, 

And  we  are  drown'dwith  «;rief ; 


rSALMS    AND    HYMNfe*. 

Our  souls  abhor  that  monster  sin. 
Dear  Saviour  !  grant  relief. 

3  O,  why  should  men  in  sin  remain  ? 

Why  walk  the  tiresome  way  ? 
Lord,  may  each  sinner  grace  obtain, 
And  go  no  more  astray. 

4  Hast  thou  not  promisM  in  thy  word. 

That  sin  shall  finished  be  r 
Fulfil  thy  testimonies,  Lord, 
And  set  the  sinner  free. 

H.  BaUou, 

318.     lOs.  M.  6  lines. 

Idoiatf^r  reproved.     Ps.  cxv. 

i  Not  to  our  names,  thou  only  just  and  true. 
Not  to  our  worthless  names  is  glory  due  : 
Thy  pow'r  and  grace,  thy  truth  and  justiee 

claim, 
Immortal  honours  to  thy  sovereign  name  ; 
Shine  through  the  earth,  from  heav'n  thy  blest 

abode. 
Nor  let  the  heathens  say,  where  is  your  God  ^ 

'-Z  Heav'n  is  thy  higher  court ;  there  stands  thy 

throne. 
And  through  the  lower  worlds  thy  will  is  done  I 
God  fram'd  this  earth  ;  the  starry  heav'ns  he 

spread  ; 
But  fools  adore  the  gods  their  hands  have  made : 
The  kneeling  crowd,  with  looks  devout,  behold 
Their  silver  saviours,  and  their  saints  of  sold. 


PSALMS     AND    HYMNS. 

3  Be  heav'n  and  earth  amaz'd  !  'Tis  hard  to  say, 
AN'hich  are  more  stupid,  or  their  gods  or  they; 
(),  christian,  triistthe  Lord  ;  lie  hears  and  sees  ; 
He  knows  thy  sorrow,  and  restores  thy  peace; 
His  worship  does  a  thousand  comforts  yield  ; 
He  is  thy  help,  and  he  thy  heav'nly  shield. 

Watts. 

819.    L.  31. 

All  Things  work  together  for  Good  to  them  that  love  Crod_ 

1  Not  from  dark  fate's  relentless  tomb, 
Nor  from  the  dust  our  troubles  come  ; 
No  fickle  chance  presides  o-er  orief. 
To  cause  the  pain,  or  send  relief. 

2  Look  up,  and  see,  ye  sorrowing  saints ! 
The  cause  and  cure  of  your  complaints  : 
Know,  'tis  your  heav'nly  Father's  will ; 
Bid  evVy  murmur  then  be  still. 

3  He  sees  we  need  the  painful  yoke ; 
Yet  love  directs  his  heaviest  stroke  : 
He  takes  no  pleasure  in  our  smart, 
But  wounds  to  heal  the  broken  heart* 

4  Blest  trials  those  that  cleanse  from  sin. 
And  make  the  soul  all  pure  within, 
Wean  the  fond  mind  from  earthly  toys 
To  seek  and  taste  celestial  joys. 

Bristol  Coll. 


I'SALMS    AND     HYMNS. 

320.   L.  M. 

Glory  and  Grac  in  Iinnianuel.    1  Cor.  i.  31. 

1  Now  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song! 
Awake,  each  soul  !  awake,  each  tongue  I 
liosanna  to  th' eternal  Name, 

And  all  his  boundless  love  proclaim. 

2  See  where  it  shines  in  Jesus'  face, 
'i  he  bri;i;htest  i.na^e  of  his  grace  ; 
God,  in  t!^e  persori  of  his  Son, 
Uath  all  his  former  works  out  done. 

:>  The  vspacious  earth,  and  spreading  flood, 
Proclaim  the  wise,  the  pow'rful  God, 
And  thy  rich  glories  from  afar 
Sparkle  iii  evry  rolling  star : 

4  But  in  his  looks  a  g'ory  stands, 
The  noblest  l^.bour  of  thy  hands  : 
The  pleasing  lustre  of  his  eyes 
Outshines  tiie  wonders  of  the  skies. 

5  Grace,  'tis  a  sweet,  a  charminjr  tlien:e  ; 
Our  thoughts  rejoice  at  Jesus'  nan ie  ! 
Ye  angels,  dwell  upon  the  sound  ; 

Ye  heav'ns.  reflect  it  to  the  ^jround  1 

6  O,  may  we  live  to  reach  the  place 
Where  he  unveils  his  lovelv  face; 
\Yhereall  his  beauties  we  behold, 
And  sing  his  name  to  harps  ufgold! 

Watts 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS^. 

321.   s.  M. 

Rejoicing  in  the  Hope  set  before  us. 

1  Now  let  our  voices  join 
To  form  a  sacred  song  ; 

Yepi'^^rims,  in  Jehovah's  ways. 
With  music  pass  along. 

2  How  straight  the  path  appears. 
How  open  and  how  fair! 

No  lurking  gins  t'  entrap  our  feet ; 
No  fierce  destroyer  there. 

3  But  flowVs  of  paradise 
In  rich  profusion  spring; 

The  sun  of  glory  gilds  the  path.. 
And  dear  companions  sing. 

4  See  Salem's  golden  spires 
In  beauteous  prospect  rise ; 

And  brighter  crowns  than  mortals  weai^ 
Which  sparkle  through  the  skies. 

5  All  honour  to  his  name. 
Who  marks  the  shining  way  ; 

To  him,  who  leads  the  wand'rers  on 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 

Doddridge. 

322.  L.  M. 

Jesus  hath  done  all  Things  well. 

Now  shall  our  souls- with  pleasure  raise, 
To  our  dear  Lord  a  song  of  praise : 
Well  sing  his  love,  his  goodness  tell, 
Our^aviour  hath  done  all  things  welL 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

'2  W  ifh  pitvin;]^  eyes  he  viewM  our  case, 
And  came  to  save  our  ruin'.l  race  ; 
lie  conquerM  sin  and  deatii  and  hell  ; 
Our  Jesus  hath  done  all  thiJr^s  well. 

3  He  will  accomplish  his  di^sl^n. 
And  all  thinos  in  himself  cimbiae; 
Nor  sin  on  earth  forever  dv/cll, 
For  Jesius  will  do  all  things  -well. 

4  His  work,  how  great  I  his  plan,  how  vast 
But  when  it  all  appears  at  last, 

It  will  our  highest  praise  excel ; 
For  Jesus  will  do  all  things  well. 

5  When  the  creation  is  restorM, 
And  God  shall  be  by  all  ador\l, 
How  loudly  will  the  triumph  swell, 
Oui  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well. 

6  Sin,  death,  and  hell,  will  Christ  destroy, 
And  fill  the  universe  with  joy  ; 

His  love  shall  tiien  each  voice  con»pel, 
To  shout,  "  he  hath  done  all  thinirs  well.'* 

Unknown. 


323. 


L.   31. 


Now  to  the  Lord  who  built  the  skies 
Let  grrateful  soncs  of  praise  arise  ; 
By  all  that  dwell  beneath  t'ne  sun, 
Now^  be  his  grace  in  concert  sung. 

Far  as  the  rolling:  planers  move 
He  spreads  his  mercy  and  hh  love  : 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

1  hro'  ev'ry  land,  and  ev'ry  clime. 
His  wondrous  works  of  goodness  shine. 

3  So  let  his  goodness  be  expressed, 

From  njorth  to  south,  from  east  to  west. 
And  ev'ry  living  thing  adore 
His  sacred  name,  forevermore. 

S.  StreeteK 

324.  c.  31. 

God's  tender  Care  of  Zion. 

1  Now  let  our  inward  joys  arise, 

And  hurst  into  a  song ; 
Almighty  love  inspires  our  hearts, 
And  pleasure  tunes  our  tongue. 

2  God  on  his  thirsty  Zion's  hill 

Some  mercy  drops  has  thrown. 
And  solemn  oaths  have  bound  his  love 
To  show'r  salvation  down. 

3  Why  do  we  then  indulge  our  fears, 

Suspicions  and  complaints  ? 

Is  he  a  God,  and  shall  his  grace 

Grow  weary  of  his  saints  r 

4  Can  a  kind  Mother  e'er  ftrget 

A  tender  infant  son. 
And  'mongst  a  thousand  roving  thoughts. 
Her  suckling  have  no  room? 

5  Yet,  saith  the  Lord,  should  nature  change, 

Aiid  mothers  monsters  prove, 
Zion  still  dw^ells  upon  the  thought 
Of  everlasting  Ipve. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

6  Deep  on  the  pahiis  of  both  my  hands 
I  have  engrav'd  her  name ; 
My  pow'r  shall  raise  her  ruin'd  walls. 
And  build  her  broken  frame. 

Wattg. 

325.  L.  M. 

A  CaU  to  Thanksgiving  and  Praise. 

1  Now  to  our  God  let  praises  rise, 
From  all  that  dS^Tll  below  the  skies ; 
Throughout  the  earth  his  love  proclftiw. 
With  joys  eternal  in  Uis  name. 

2  Kn^w  that  the  Lord  is  Qod  alone. 
No  rival  fills  th'  eternal  tlirone ; 
We  are  the  creatures  of  his  hand  ; 
Our  form  and  frame  his  praise  demand. 

^  We  are  the  people  of  his  care, 

His  sheep  who  feed  in  pastures  fair^ 
The  objects  of  hi^  tender  love. 
Supply 'd  with  blessings  from  above. 

4  Into  his  earthly  temple  come, 
And  raise  the  antliem  and  the  song  ; 
Let  gratitude  the  lay  inspire, 
The  bos4)m  glow  with  sacred  fire. 

r?  "For  God  in  endless  goodness  reigns, 
And  mercy,  truth,  and  love  maintains  ; 
Nor  time,  nor  years,  novmeasur'd  space. 
Confines  the  blessings  of  his  grace. 

TurPer- 


Pa  ALMS    AND    HVrvlJsS. 

326.   c.  M. 

••'  Seei  first  the  Kingdom  of  God." 

1  Now  let  a  pure  ambition  rise, 

And  ardour  fire  our  breast, 
To  roipn  in  worlds  above  the  skies, 
In  heav'nly  glories  drest. 

2  Behold  Jehovah's  royal  hands, 

A  radiant  crown  display. 
Whose  ^ems  with  vivid  lustre  shine, 
AVhile  suns  and  stars  decay. 

3  Then  seek  no  more  for  transient  good, 

Nor  longer  call  it  thine, 
But  strive  to  gain  superior  joys. 
Immortal  antl  divine. 

4  Ye  hearts,  with  youthful  vigour  warm, 

The  glorious  prize  pursue ; 
Nor  shall  ye  want  the  goods  of  earth, 
\N  hile  hcav'n  is  kept  in  view. 

Doddridge 

327.    L.  M. 

Image  of  the  InvisinDle.     Heb.  i.  3 

1  Now,  in  the  form  of  Jesus,  we 
God's  bright  displays  of  glory  see  ; 
Beaming  with  mild  and  heav  nly  rays. 
He  all  his  Father's  grace  displays. 

2  Blest  image  of  th'  eternal  God, 
Here  his  rich  glories  shine  abroad ; 
V  ith  purest  lustre  they  combine 
Eis  poVvT.  his  truth,  and  love  divine- 


PSALMS    AND    HVMXS. 

S  Of  all  creation  the  first-born ; 

Of  all  that  heav'n's  bright  courts  adorn. 
He  as  a  Prince  and  Sovereign  reigns, 
Almighty  powT  his  throne  sustains. 

,4  It  pleas'd  the  eternal  Fulness  well. 
In  Christ  the  Lord  alone  to  dwell ; 
From  this  rich  Fountain  freely  flows 
Complete  relief  for  all  our  woes. 

Peacock. 

528.   c.  M. 

Blessings  on  bira  that  cometh  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord. 

1  Now  blessing,  honour^  glo^y,  praise, 

By  angel  hosts  are  sung ; 
The  saints  below  their  voices  raise — 
'J'heir  harps  with  gladness  strung. 

2  Ador'dbe  him,  who  comes  to  bless 

The  nations  with  his  love ; 
To  shew  his  truth  and  righteousness, 
And  ev*ry  cloud  remove. 

3  How  blest  is  he  who  comes  to  reign 

In  Zion's  happy  land  : 
Jerusalem  is  built  again 
And  shall  forever  stand. 

4  No  more  this  kingdom  shall  decay. 

No  more  the  temple  fall ; 
Here  Jesus  reigns  with  boundless  sway, 
The  King  and  Lord  of  all 

Proud. 

25 


PSALMS    AND    HYM5S, 

329.  CM. 

The  universal  Extent  of  Christ's  Kingdom.    Isa.  ii.  Z. 

1  O'er  mountain  tops,  the  mount  of  God, 

In  latter  days  snail  rise 
Above  the  summits  of  the  hills. 
And  draw  the  wond'ring  eyes. 

2  To  this  the  joyful  nations  round. 

All  tribes  and  tongues  shall  flow  ; 
Up  to  the  mount  of  God  they  say. 
And  to  his  house  we'll  go. 

3  The  beams  that  shine  from  Zion's  hil! 

Shall  lighten  ev'rv  land  ; 
The  King,  who  reigns  in  Salem's  tow'rs. 
Shall  the  whole  world  command. 

4  Among  the  nations  he  shall,  judge 

l]is  judgments  truth  shall  guide: 
His  sceptre  shall  protect  the  just, 
And  crush  the  silmer's  pride. 

5  No  war  shall  I'age,  nor  hostile  strife. 

Disturb  tliose  happy  years  ;  fsw^ords. 

To    plough -shares    men    shall    beat    their 
To  pruning-hooks  their  spears. 

6  No  longer  hosts,  encount'ring  hosts. 

Shall  crowds  of  slain  deplore  ; 
They'll  lay  the  martial  trumpet  by. 
And  study  Avar  no  more. 

Scotch  Paraphrase. 


PSALMS    AND    HVMXS. 

:^3o.  c.  M. 

Umvereal  Praise. 

\  O  FOR  a  shout  of  >acred  joy 
To  God  the  sov'*reio;n  King! 
liCt  ev'ry  land  their  tongues  employ, 
And  hjnms  of  triumph  sing. 

2  AVhilst  angels  shout  their  lofty  praise, 
Let  mortals  learn  their  strains; 
Let  all  the  earth  their  voices  raise. 
O'er  all  the  earth  he  reigns. 

Rehearse  his  praise  Nvith  awe  profound, 
Let  kno\vled;ie  lead  the  sons; ; 

Nor  mock  him  with  a  solemn  sound 
Upon  a  thoughtless  tongue. 

4  In  Israel  stood  his  ancient  throne, 
He  lov'd  that  ciiosen  race ; 
But  now  he  calls  the  world  his  own, 
.\nd  heathens  taste  his  grace, 

331.  CM. 

Praise.     Ps.  cvii.  8.     Isa.  xxxv.  3 — 6. 

1   0  FOR  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 
The  dear  Redeemer's  praise  ! 
The  glories  ot  our  God  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  his  grace  ! 

'2  Jesus,  the  name  that  charms  our  fears. 
That  bids  our  sorrows  ceas^  ; 
'I  is  music  in  the  sinner's  ears, 
•Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 


PSALMS    AND    HYxMNS. 

3  He  speaks,  and,  list'ning  to  his  voices 

New  life  the  dead  receive ; 
The  mournful,  broken  hearts  rejoice, 
The  humble  poor  believe. 

4  Hear  him,  ye  deaf;  his  praise,  ye  dumb, 

Yourloosen'd  tongues  employ; 
Ye  blind,  behold  your  Saviour  come ; 
And  leap,  ye  lame  for  joy  ! 

Wesley's  Cc-L 

332.  L.  M. 

Opening  of  Service. 

1  O  God  of  g;race,  before  thy  throne. 
Thy  suppliants  bow  with  holy  fear; 
Those  thou  art  pleasM  to  call  thine  own 
Invoke  thy  sacred  presence  here. 

2  Kind  Source  of  Light!  thy  blessing  grant. 
Bestow  on  us  thy  cheering  rays ; 

Supply  ourvary'd  mental  want. 
And  thus  inspire  our  hearts  to  praise. 

3  Send  liiy  good  spirit  from  above, 
To  dissipate  the  darksome  gloom  ; 
Sweet  emanation  of  thy  love  1 

To  these  desiring  bosoms  come. 

4  Give  to  thy  word  successful  course, 
And  spread  the  triumphs  of  thy  name  ; 
May  truth  exhibit  all  her  force, 

Ana  put  the  lying  lip  to  shame, 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

'5  And  while  we  worship  at  thy  feet, 
Where  veiled  angels  do  adore, 
Give  us  in  fellowship  to  meet, 
To  sing  thy  grace,  and  speak  thy  powV. 

Turner, 

333.   s.  31. 

God*sdistinguishiiig  Go«dness  to  Man.     Ps.  viii, 

1  0  Lord  !  our  heavenly  King  I 

Thy  name  is  ail  divine  ; 
Thy  glories  round  the  earth  are  spread, 

And  o'er  the  heav'ns  they  shine, 

£  AA'hen  to  thy  work«  above 
We  raise  our  wond-ring  eyes, 

And  see  the  moon,  fair  queen  of  night. 
In  peerless  splendour  rise: 

3  AVlien  we  survey  the  stars 
That  fill  the  vaulted  sky, 

Lord  !  what  is  man,  that  he  should  stand 
In  thy  regard  so  high  ? 

4  Or  what  the  son  of  man, 

That  thou  shouldst  love  him  so  r 
Next  to  thine  angels  is  he  placM, 
And  lord  of  all  beh^w. 

5  Thine  honours  crown  his  head, 
"While  subject  beasts  obey; 

And  birds  that  cut  the  air  with  wings. 
And  fish  that  cleave  the  sea. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

6  How  rich  thj bounties  are! 

How  wondrous  are  thy  ways  ! 
Of  (lust  and  worms  thy  pow'r  can  framed 

A  monument  of  praise. 

Watts. 

334.    c.  M. 

Th»  Times  of  refreshing.     Isa.  xxv.  6. 

1  On  Zion,  his  most  holy  mount, 

God  will  a  feast  prepare  ; 
And  Israel's  sons,  and  Gentile  lands. 
Shall  in  the  banquet  share. 

2  Marrow  and  fatness  are  the  food 

His  bounteous  hand  bestows  : 
Wine  on  the  lees,  and  well  refin'd,^. 
In  rich  abundance  flows» 

5  See  to  the  vilest  of  the  vile 
A  free  acceptance  giv'n  ! 
See  rebels,  by  adopting  grace, 

Transform'd,  and  heirs  of  heav'n  ! 

4  The  pain'd,  the  sick,  the  dying  now 

To  ease  and  health  restor'd. 
With  eager  appetites  partake 
The  plenties  of  the  board. 

5  But  O,  what  draughts  of  bliss  unknown, 

What  dainties  shall  be  giv'n, 
When,  with  the  myriads  round  the  throne. 
We  join  the  feast  of  heav'n. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS, 

6  There  joys  inuneasurablj  high 
Shall  overflow  the  soul, 
And  springs  ot  life  that  nerer  dry, 
A  thousand  channels  roll. 

Rippon's  Coll. 

335.  c.  M. 

A  Prayer. 

1  0  THOU,  whose  pow'ii^he  mountains  form 'd, 

And  made  the  sea  his  bed  ; 
Who  sat  his  raging  waves  their  bound, 
And  all  his  caverns  hid. 

2  The  mountains  thy  commands  obey. 

The  seas  thy  pow'r  confess  ; 
Thou  dost  their  caverns  deep  sui^vey, 
And  ev'ry  dark  recess. 

5  0*er  mountains  of  our  sins,  O  Lord, 
Wilt  thou  thy  hand  extend, 
And  to  thy  gracious,  pard'ning  word 
Their  lofty  summits  bend. 

4  And  o^er  the  raging  seas  of  guilt, 

May  thy  rich  grace  abound. 
While  in  the  blood  which  Jesus  spilt. 
Each  angry  wave  is  drown'd. 

5  In  darkest  caverns  of  the  heart. 

Wilt  thou  thy  light  display  ; 
And  to  the  visual  powV  impart. 
Thy  own  eternal  day. 

H.  Ballon. 


PSALMS    AND    HYM-Ns. 

336.  c.  M.     ***^'*^ 

Prudence. 

1  0,  'tis  a  lovelj'  thing  to  see 

The  man  of  prudent  heart ! 
^Vhose  thoughts,  and  lips,  and  life  agree 
To  act  a  useful  part. 

2  When  envy,  strife,  and  war  begin 

In  little  angry  sJhls  ; 
Mark  how  the  sons  of  peace  come  in, 
And  quench  the  kindling  coals  I 

3  Tlieir  minds  are  humble,  mild  and  meek. 

No  furious  passions  rise  ; 
Nor  malice  moves  their  lips  to  speak, 
Nor  pride  exalts  their  eyes. 

4  Their  lives  are  prudence  mix'd  with  love  ; 

Good  works  employ  their  day ; 
They  join  the  serpent  w^ith  the  dove, 
But  cast  the  sting  away. 

5  Such  was  the  Saviour  of  mankind  ; 

Such  pleasures  he  pursu'd  ; 
His  manners  gentle  and  refin'd, 
His  soul  divinely  good. 

Watts. 

337.  s.  M. 

Lord's  Supper.     Rom.  xii.  4,  5.     Luke  xxiv. 

1  Our  heav'nly  Father  calls. 

And  Christ  invites  us  near  ; 
With  both,  our  friendship  shall  be  sweet. 

And  our  communion  dear. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

2  God  pities  all  our  griefs  ; 

He  pardfcns  ev'ry  day ; 
Almighty  to  protect  our  souls. 

And  wise  to  guide  our  way, 

5  Jesus,  our  living  Head, 

We  bless  thy  faithful  care  ; 
Our  advocate  before  the  throne. 

And  our  forerunner  there. 

-I 

4  Here  fix  each  roving  heart ! 
Here  wait  our  warmest  love  ! 

Till  the  communion  be  complete 
In  nobler  scenes  above. 

Doddridge. 

338.  H.  M. 

Glory  of  the  Church  in  the  Latter  Day, 

1  O  ZioN,  tune  thy  voice. 
And  raise  thy  hands  on  high  ; 
Tell  all  the  earth  thy  joys. 
And  boast  salvation  nigh  : 
Cheerful  in  God,  arise  and  shine, 
While  rays  divine  stream  all  abroad, 

5  He  gilds  the  mourning  face 
With  beams  that  cannot  fade  ; 
His  all-resplendent  o;race 

He  sheds  upon  thy  head  ; 
The  nations  round,  thy  form  shall  view, 
With  lustre  new  divinely  crown'd. 

3  In  honour  to  his  name 
Reflect  that  sacred  light. 
And  loud  his  grace  proclaim 
Who  makes  thy  darkness  bright  ^ 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

Pursue  his  praise  till  sovereign  love 
In  worlds  above  the  glory  raise. 

4  There,  on  his  holy  hill, 

A  brighter  sun  shall  rise, 

And  with  his  radiance  fill 

Those  fairer, purer  skies; 
While  round  his  throne  ten  thousand  star^ 
In  nobler  spheres  Jiis  influence  own. 

•  Doddridge. 

339.  L.  M. 

Immortal  Praise  due  to  God.    • 

1  O  FOR  a  sweet  inspiring  ray 
To  animate  our  feeble  strains, 

From  the  bright  realms  of  endless  day. 
The  blissful  realms  where  Jesus  reigns. 

2  There  low  before  his  glorious  throne, 
Adoring  saints  and  angels  fall; 
And  witli  delightful  worship  own 

His  smiles  their  bliss,  their  heav'n,  their  all. 

3  Immortal  glories  crown  his  head, 
While  sounding  hallelujahs  rise, 

And  love,  and  joy,  and  triumph  spread. 
Through  all  the  regions  of  the  skies. 

4  He  smiles,  and  seraphs  tune  their  song8 
To  boundless  rapture,  while  they  gaze  ; 
Ten-thousand  thousand  joyful  tongues 
Resound  his  everlasting  praise. 

Unknown 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

340.  L.  M. 

Prayei  for  Peace. 

1  0  HASTE  the  time,  thou  Prince  of  peace. 
When  war  no  more  shall  lift  the  shield  ; 
But  wrath  and  strife,  and  lust  of  spoil, 
To  thee  their  sanguine  trophies  yield. 

2  Repress  the  horrid  waste  of  life. 
Destroy  the  warrior's  trade  in  blood  ; 
And  say  to  all  the  tribes  of  earth. 

Be  still  and  know  that  1  am  God. 

3  Jehovah,  speed  the  promised  day. 
When  love  shall  hold  unbounded  reign  ; 
And  union  sheathe  the  flaming  sword. 
That  hangs  o  er  desolation's  plain. 

4  Ah  !  come,  ye  happy  moments,  come, 
When  the  whole  earth  shall  own  one  Lord  ; 
And  thou  tlie  King,  the  God  of  peace. 

In  peace  forever  be  ador'd. 

XJnkjAOM'n. 

341.  c.  »i. 

Victory  over  Death.     1  Cor.  xv.  55,  &c. 

1  0  FOR  an  overcoming  faith 

To  cheer  our  dying  hours. 
To  triumph  o'er  the  monster  death. 
And  all  his  frightful  pow*rs. 

2  Joyful  with  all  the  strength  we  have. 

Our  quiv'ring  lips  should  sing, 
'*  ^^  here  is  thy  boasted  victory,  grave  I 
And  where  the  monster's  sting  r" 


PSALMS    A^D    HYMNS. 

3  If  sin  be  pardon'd,  we're  secure  \ 

Death  hath  no  sting  beside ; 
The  law  gives  sin  its  damning  pow'r  ; 
But  Christ  our  ransom,  died. 

4  Now  to  the  God  of  victory 

Immortal  thanks  be  paid. 
Who  makes  us  conqu'rors  when  we  die. 
Through  Christ  our  living  head. 

Watts, 

342.  c.  M. 

Blissful  Prospects  beyond  the  Grave. 

1  On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  we  stand. 

And  cast  a  wishful  eye 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land. 
Where  our  possessions  lie. 

2  0  the  transporting,  rapt'rous  scene, 

That  rises  to  our  sight! 
Sweet  fields  array'd  in  living  green. 
And  rivers  of  delight ! 

3  There  gen'rous  fruits  that  never  fail. 

On  trees  immortal  grow; 
There  rocks,  and  hills,  and  brooks  and  vales, 
/With  milk  and  honey  flow. 

4  All  o'er  those  wide  extended  plains 

Shines  one  eternal  day  : 
There  God  the  sun  forever  reigns^ 
And  scatters  night  away. 


PSALMS    AND    HY3INS. 

No  chilling  wiuds,  or  pois'nous  breath 
Can  re-^ch  that  healthful  shore : 

There  sickness,  sorrow,  pain  and  deatli. 
Are  felt  and  fear'd  no  more. 

Unkno^vn. 

343.  s.  31. 

Joy  and  Peace  in  Christ. 

1  0  Christ,  what  o;racious  words, 

Are  ever,  ever  tliine; 
Thy  voice  is  music  to  the  soul, 

And  life  and  peace  divine. 

£  Good,  everlastino;  good, 

Giad-tidings  full  of  joy, 
Flow  from  thy  lips,  the  lips  of  truth, 

And  flow  without  alloy. 

3  The  broken  heart,  the  poor, 
The  bruis'd,  the  deaf,  tlie  blind  ; 

The  dumb,  the  dead,  tlie  captive  wretch. 
In  ihee  compassion  find. 

4  Lord  Jesus  speed  the  day, 
The  promisM  day  of  grace, 

To  all  the  poor,  the  dumb,  the  deaf. 
The  dead  of  Adam's  race, 

5  One  song  shall  then  employ 
The  blessed,  blessing  whole  ; 

And  human  nature  shout  thy  name. 
The  life  of  ev'ry  soul. 

Unknown, 
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PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

344.  L.  M. 

Universal  Praise. 

1  0  HOW  transporting,  how  divine. 
When  sweetest  sounds  in  concord  join. 
And  hearts  and  harps  unite  to  sing 
The  praises  of  th'  incarnate  King. 

£  Might  sinners  only  mourn  and  sigh 
Before  the  Majesty  on  high, 
And  prostrate  in  his  presence  pleads 
'Twould  be  a  favour  rich  indeed* 

3  But  oh !  stupendous  stoop  of  grace  ? 
Hear  and  adore  ye  fallen  race, 

For  ye  may  hymn  th'  eternal  King,  I 

And  of  his  great  salvation  sing. 

4  O  may  this  grace  our  hearts  inspire 
With  love's  all-animating  fire  ! 

While  in  sweet  sounds  we  spread  the  fam^ 
Of  «ur  adored  Saviour's  name. 

5  Adoring  praise  1  'tis  heav'n's  employ, 
Bright  seraphs  wish  no  higher  joy  ; 
Amidst  the  ever  blissful  throng, 

All,  all  is  love,  and  sacred  song. 

6  Sav'd  from  the  guilt  and  pow'r  of  sin. 
May  we  on  earth  ourheav'n  begin. 
And  join  that  choir  in  noblest  strains. 
Where  harmony  forever  reigns. 


rSALMS    AND    IIYM.NS. 


345. 


S.  M. 

The  Grace  and  Love  of  Christ. 
I  O  THE  transcendent  love 

A  sinless  Saviour  shows  1 
For  enemies  his  bowels  move, 

His  heart  with  pity  glows. 

^  Jesus  invited  near 

The  vilest  of  our  race ; 
He  bids  the  greatest  sinner  hear 

Tlie  gospel  of  his  grace. 

5  Let  Pharisees  exclaim, 

And  all  this  grace  despise  ; 
But  we  w  ill  love  the  Saviour's  name, 

'Tis  wondrous  in  our  eyes. 

4  Yes,  to  life's  utmost  end 

Thy  sovereign  grace  we'll  show, 

APxd  own  thee  for  the  sinner's  friend. 
And  sin's  eternal  foe. 

Unknown. 

346.  s.  M. 

Praise  for  spiritual  and  temporal  Blessings. 

1  0  BLESS  the  Lord,  our  souls  1 
Let  all  within  us  join, 

A  iid  aid  our  tongues  to  bless  his  name. 
Whose  favours  are  divine. 

2  0  bless  the  Lord  our  souls  ! 
Nor  let  his  mercies  lie 

Forgotten  in  un  thank  fulness. 
And  without  praises  die. 


PijALMS    AND    HYMNS- 

3  'Tis  he  forgives  our  sins, 
'Tis  he  relieves  our  pain ; 

*Tis  he  that  heals  our  sicknesses, 
And  gives  us  strength  again. 

4  He  crowns  Oiir  lives  with  love, 
When  rescuM  from  the  grave  ; 

He  who  redeems  our  souls  from  death. 
From  ev'ry  ill  can  save. 

5  He  fills  the  poor  with  good  ; 
He  gives  the  suffVers  rest: 

The  Lord  hath  judgments  for  the  proud. 
And  mercy  for  th'  oppressed. 

6  His  wondrous  works  and  ways 
He  made  by  Moses  knov;n ; 

But  sent  the  world  his  truth  and  grace 
By  his  beloved  Son. 

Wattf. 

347.  L.  M. 

Praise  to  the  One  Supreme. 

1  0  coMi:,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing, 
Loud  thanks  to  our  almighty  King  ! 
For  we  our  voices  high  should  raise, 
When  our  Scilvation's  rock  we  praise* 

2  0  let  us  to  his  courts  repair 
And  bow  with  adoration  there ; 
Down  on  our  knees  devoutly  all 
Before  the  Lord  our  Maker  fall. 

S  For  God  the  Lord  enthron'd  in  state, 
Is  with  unrival'd  glory  great; 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

Ills  mercy,  hi5i;nest  heav'n  transcends. 
His  truth,  beyond  the  clouds  extends. 

Be  thou,  0  God  !  exalted  high ; 
And  cs  tliy  gh)ry  fills  the  sky. 
So  let  i  be  on  earth  displayed 
Till  thou  art  here,  as  there,  obey'd. 

Tate,  transposed, 

348.  L.  31. 

Acceptable  Worship. 

\   0  HOW  delightful  is  the  road 
That  leads  us  to  thy  temple,  Lord  1 
With  joy  we  visit  thine  abode, 
And  seek  the  treasures  of  thy  word. 

2  0  heavenly  treasures!  glorious  light! 
From  ancient  sages  long  conceal'd  ; 
Till  Christ  restored  the  feeble  sight, 
And  God's  unchano-ins  word  reveal *d. 

5  For  thee,  O  Lord!  our  thoughts  prepare 
The  sacrifice  thy  love  demands  ; 
A  soul  repentant  and  sincere, 
A  grateful  heart,  and  llb'ral  hands. 

J.  Taylor. 

349.  p.  M. 

Praise  to  the  Sapreiue  Ruler  and  Judge. 

1  0  SING  to  the  Lord  a  new  song  ! 
The  universe  join  in  the  strain  ; 
Each  day  the  glad  tribute  prolong, 
His  wonders,  his  glory  maintain. 


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PSALMS    AND    HYMNSc 

Let  gratitude  ble^s  the  kind  powV 
From  whom  our  salvation  descends  r 

How  great  is  the  God  we  adore  I 

How  rich  are  the  blessings  he  sends  I 

2  In  beauty  of  holiness  bow : 

O  worship  with  fear  and  with  love ! 
How  solemn  his  temples  below! 

How  glorious  his  presence  above! 
Proclaim  to  the  nations  around, 

Our  God,  the  omnipotent,  reigns, 
Whose  righteousness  space  cannot  bound. 

Whose  purpose  unalter-d  remains  I 

3  0  let  the  wide  heavens  rejoice, 

The  earth  with  her  myriads  be  glad! 
The  ©cean  shall  join  his  loud  voice 

And  woods  in  rich  verdure  be  clad; 
Rejoice  !  for  the  Lord  is  at  hand  ; 

Prepare !  for  his  judgment  is  nig1\  : 
Before  him  all  nations  shall  stand  ; 

No  guilt  from  his  justice  shall  flv. 

J.  Taylor. 

350.  L.  >i. 

Divine  Light  and  Guidance  implored. 

I  O  SOURCE  of  uncreated  light ! 
By  whom  the  worlds  were  rais'd  from  night? 
Come,  visit  evTy  sinner's  mind  ; 
Come,  pour  thy  joys  on  human  kind. 

^  Plenteous  in  grace,  descend  from  high. 
Rich  in  thy  matchless  energy: 
From  sin  and  sorrow  set  us  free, 
And  make  us  temples  worthy  thee. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

Chase  from  our  path  each  noxious  foe, 
'nd  peace,  ihe  Iruit  of  love  bestow: 
And  leat  our  feet  siiould  step  astray, 
Protect  and  guide  us  in  the  way. 

Dryden, 

351.  c.  M. 

Divine  Condesceniion.     Ps.  viii. 

1  0  Tifou  to  whom  all  creatures  bow, 

VNithinthis  earthly  frame; 
Througii  all  the  world  how  great  art  thou 
How  glorious  is  thy  name. 

2  A>'hen  heav'n,  thy  glorious  work  on  high. 

Employs  our  wondering  sight ; 
The  moon  that  nightly  rules  the  sky, 
^^'ith  stars  of  feebler  light ; 

5  Lord,  what  is  man,  that  he  is  bless'd 
With  thy  peculiar  care  I 
AVhy  on  his  off'springis  conferr'd. 
Of  love  so  large  a  share ! 

4  Him  next  in  pow'r  thou  didst  create 

To  thy  celestial  train ; 
Ordain 'd  with  dignity  and  might 
O'er  all  thy  works  to  reign. 

5  All,  his  imperial  will  obey  : 

The  beast  that  treads  the  plain; 
The  bird  that  wings  its  airy  way; 
rhe  fish  that  skims  the  main. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

6  O  thou  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 
Within  this  earthly  frame  ! 
Through  all  the  world  how  great  art  thou  ; 
How  glorious  is  thy  name  I 

Tate,  alt'd. 

352.  los.  M. 

Divine  Light  implored. 

0  THOU,  whose  powT  o'er  moving  worlds  pre- 

sides! 
Whose  voice  created  and  whose  wisdom  iruides ! 
On  darkling  manVn  pure  effulgence  shine, 
And  cheer  the  clouded  mind  v/ith  light  divine  ^ 

'Tis  thine  alone  to  calm  the  pious  breast 

With  silent  confidence,  and  holy  rest; 

From  thee,  great  God!  we  spring;  to  thee  we 

tend  ; 
Path,  motive,  guide,  original,  and  end. 

Dr.  Johnson 

353.  c.  M. 

Petition. 

1  0  God  !  when  we,  to  praise  tliy  name, 

AV'ith  trembling  souls  aspire  ; 
Imbue  us  with  a  heav'nly  flame. 
And  sanctity  the  lyre. 

2  By  day,  thy  bounteous  sun  reveals 

1  he  lace  of  nature  fair — 
Then  ev'ry  eye  with  gladness  sees 
Thy  pow'r  and  goodness  there. 

S  The  vault  ofheav'n  thou  deck'st  at  night 
With  stars  of  beauty  rare : 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

We  gaze,  and  fill'd  \vit!i  vast  delight. 
Behold  thy  glory  there. 

4  When  awful  thunders  rend  the  sky. 

And  teinpests  move  the  air; 
What  sinful  wretch  would  dare  deny 
He  hears  thy  footsteps  there  ! 

5  We  look  into  our  souls,  where  dwelt 

The  blackness  of  despair — 
And  own  with  rev'rence,  we  have  felt 
Thy  wondrous  mercy  there. 

6  O  grant  us  (when  our  days  are  gone) 

Our  hcaits'  ambitious  pray'r ; 
To  kneel  with  rev'rence  at  thy  throne. 
And  worship  ever  there. 

D.  Pepoon. 

354.  c.  M. 

Confidence  in  our  Heavenly  Father. 

1  O  God  !  on  thee  we  all  depend. 
On  thy  paternal  care  ; 
Thou  wilt  the  Father  and  the  Friend 
In  ev'ry  scene  appear. 

•  With  open  hand  and  libVal  heart, 
Thou  wilt  our  wants  supply  : 
Thy  heav'nly  blessings  still  impart, 
And  no  good  thing  deny. 

^  Thou  know'st,  0  God !  what's  good  and  fit. 
And  wisdom  guides  thy  love  ; 
To  thine  appointments  we  submit. 
And  evh^j  choice  approve. 


PSALMS    AXD    HYMNI^ 

4  In  thy  paternal  love  and  care, 

^^  itH  cheerful  hearts  we  trust ; 
Thy  tender  mercies  boundless  are. 
And  all  thy  thoughts  are  just. 

5  \S'e  cannot  want  while  God  provides  ; 

What  he  allots  is  best ; 
And  heaven,  whate'er  we  want  besides, 
Will  give  eternal  rest. 

Browne. 

355.   L.  M. 

Trust  and  Resignation  implored. 

1  0  God  !  to  thee  we  raise  our  eyes  ; 
Calm  resignation  to  implore  ; 
O  let  no  niunn'ring  thought  arise, 
But  humbly,  let  us  still  adore  ! 

"2  With  meek  submission  may  we  bear 
Each  needful  cross  thou  shalt  ordain; 
Nor  think  our  trials  too  severe. 
Nor  dare  thy  justice  to  arraign. 

3  For  though  mystericjus  now  thy  ways 
To  erring  mortals  may  appear, 
Hereafter  v.e  thy  name  shall  praise, 
For  all  our  keenest  suffTin^-s  here. 

4  1  hy  needful  help,  0  God  !  afford. 
Nor  let  us  sink  in  deep  despair ; 
Aid  us  to  trust  thy  sacred  word, 
And  find  our  sweetest  comforts  there^ 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

5  There  faith  unveils  a  brighter  scene. 
Where  all  life's  painful  conflict*  cease. 
Where  no  dark  clouds  shall  intervene. 
Nor  sorrows  e'er  disturb  our  peace. 

Exeter  Coll. 

356.  L.  M. 

Supplication  to  the  Searcher  of  Hearls. 

1  O  HEAR  US,  Lord  !  to  thee  we  call, 
And  prostrate  at  thy  footstool  fall  : 
O  Lord,  our  pray'r  propitious  hear. 
And  bow  to  our  requests  thine  ear  ! 

2  Searcher  of  hearts  ;  our  thoughts  review  ! 
With  kind  severity  pursue. 

Through  each  disguise,  thy  servants'  mind, 
Nor  leave  one  stain  of  guilt  behind. 

3  To  thee  our  inmost  heart  is  knowai : 
Regard  us  from  thy  lofty  throne  ; 
Nor  e'er  to  our  desiring  eye 

'I  hy  heavenly  presence.  Lord,  deny. 

MerricU. 

357.  c.  M. 

**  God  is  our  B-efuge  and  Strength."     Ps.  xlvi. 

i  On  God  supreme  our  hope  depends, 
\N  hose  omnipresent  sight 
E'en  to  the  patliless  realms  extends 
Of  uncreated  light. 

^  Plung'd  in  th'  abyss  of  deep  distress. 
To  him  we  raisM  our  cry  ; 
His  mercy  bade  our  sorrows  cease. 
And  fiird  our  hearts  with  joy. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

3  Though  earth  her  ancient  seat  forsake. 

By  pangs  convulsive  torn  ; 
Though  her  self-balanc'd  fabric  shake, 
And  ruin'd  nature  mourn  : 

4  Though  hills  be  in  the  ocean  lost. 

With  all  their  trembling  load  ; 
No  fear  shall  e'er  disturb  our  trust. 
Or  shake  our  faith  in  God. 

5  Nations  remote,  and  realms  unknown. 

In  vain  resist  his  sway  ; 
For  lo  !  Jehovah's  voice  is  shown, 
And  earth  shall  melt  awaj. 

6  Let  war's  devouring  surges  rise, 

And  swell  on  ev'ry  side  ; 
The  Lord  of  hosts  our  safeguard  is, 
And  Jacob's  God  our  guide. 

Wetiej. 

358.  c.  M, 

The  Pilgrimage  of  Life. 

1  Our  country  is  ImmanueFs ground; 

We  seek  that  promis'd  soil  : 
The  songs  of  Zion  cheer  our  hearts, 
W' hile  strangers  here  we  toil. 

2  Oft  do  our  eyes  with  joy  overflow, 

And  oft  are  bath'd  \n  tears  ; 
Yet  nought  but  heav-n  our  hopes  can  rais© 
And  nought  but  sin  our  fears. 

3  Our  pow'rs  are  oft  dissolved  away 

Ixi  ecstacies  of  love; 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

And  while  our  bodies  wander  here. 
Our  souls  are  fix'd  above. 

4  We  purge  our  mortal  dross  away. 
Refining  as  we  run  ; 
And  while  we  die  to  earth  and  sense 
Ourheav'n  is  here  begun. 

Mrs.  Barbauld. 

359.    L.   M.  6  lines. 

Imploring  divine  Mercy.     Ps.  cxxx. 

1  Out  of  tlie  depth  of  sad  distress. 
The  gloomy  mazes  of  despair, 
To  heav'n  we  raise  our  warm  address; 
Deign,  O  our  God  !  to  hear  our  pray'r  t 
O  let  thine  ear  indulge  our  grief, 
For  thine  indulgence  is  relief! 

C  Shouldst  thou,  0  God  I  minutely  scan 
Our  faults,  and  as  severely  chide  ; 
No  mortal  seed  of  sinful  man 
Could  such  a  scrutiny  abide  : 
But  mercy  shines  in  all  thy  ways. 
Bright  theme  of  universal  praise  ! 

3  With  longing  eyes  we  seek  the  Lord, 
Before  his  throne  our  souls  attend  : 
Firmly  on  his  eternal  word 

Our  faith  is  fix'd,  our  hopes  depend  : 
On  wings  of  love  our  souls  shall  rise 
In  contemplation  to  the  skies. 

4  Ye  pious  minds  !  on  God  rely ; 
With  fwU  assurance  in  him  trust : 

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PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

He  sends  redemption  from  on  high. 
And  raises  sinners  from-the  dust : 
He  will  forgive  the  contrite  heart. 
And  life,  eterHal  life,  impart. 

DenhaiHj  ah'd. 

360.    L.  M. 

Waiting  for  Heavea. 

1  O  COULD  we  soar  to  worlds  above, 
That  bless'd  abode  of  peace  and  lo^^  I 
How  gladly  would  we  mount  and  fly 
On  angels'  wings  tojojs  on  high! 

2  But  ah  !  still  longer  must  we  stay, 
Ere  darksome  night  is  chang'd  to  day; 
More  crosses,  sorrows,  conflicts  bear, 
ExposM  to  trials,  pains,  and  care. 

5  Then  let  th.*se  troubles  still  abound. 
Let  thorns  and  briars  strew  the  ground; 
Let  storms  and  tempests  dreadful  come 
Till  we  arrive  atheav'n  our  home. 

4  Our  Father  knows  what  road  is  best, 
And  how  to  lead  to  peace  and  rest; 
To  him  w^e'il  cheerful  give  our  all. 

Go  where  he  guides,  and  wait  his  call*. 

5  When  he  commands  our  souls  away, 
Not  kingdoms  then  should  tempt  our  stay» 
With  rapture  we  shall  w ake,  and  rise 

To  join  our  friends  above  the  skies. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

361.  c.  M. 

A  Communion  Hymn. 

1  O  God  I  accept  the  sacred  hour 

Which  we  to  thee  havegiv'n  ; 
And  let  this  hallow'd  scene  havepow-r 
To  raise  our  souls  to  heav'n. 

2  Stillletus  hold  till  life  departs. 

The  precepts  of  thy  Son, 
Nor  let  our  thoughtless,  thankless  heai  ts 
Forget  what  he  has  done. 

5  His  true  disciples  may  we  live. 
From  all  corruption  free. 
And  humbly  learn  like  him  to  give 
Our  pow'rs,  our  wills  to  thee. 

4  And  oft  along  life's  dangTOUs  way, 
To  smooth  our  passage  through, 
Wilt  thou,  on  this  thy  holy  day. 
For  us  this  scene  renew. 

Unknown. 

362.  L.  M. 

On  the  dangerous  Sickness  of  a  Minister. 

1  0  THOU,  before  whose  gracious  throng 
We  bow  our  suppliant  spirits  down  ! 
Thou  know*st  the  anxious  cares  we  fei^]. 
And  all  our  trembling  lips  would  tell. 

2  Thou  only  canst  assuage  our  grief. 
And  give  our  sorrowing  hearts  relief; 
In  mercy  then  thy  servant  spare, 
Xor  turn  aside  thy  people's  pray'r. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS, 

3  Avert  thy  desolating  stroke. 

Nor  smite  the  shepherd  of  the  flock  j 
Restore  him,  sinking  to  the  grave. 
Stretch  out  thine  arm,  make  haste  to  save  ^ 

4  Bound  to  each  soul  by  tender  ties, 
In  ev'ry  heart  his  image  lies  ; 
Thy  pit'ing  aid,  O  God  !  impart. 

Nor  rend  him  from  each  bleeding  heart. 

5  But  if  our  supplications  fail. 

And  pray'rs  and  tears  cannot  prevail. 

Be  thou  liis  strength,  be  thou  his  stay : 

.,  Support  him  through  the  gloomy  way. 

6  Around  him  may  thine  angels  stand. 
Waiting  the  signal  of  thy  hand. 

To  bid  his  happy  spirit  rise, 

And  bear  him  to  their  native  skies. 

Rippon's  Coll, 

363.  L.  M. 

The  Resurrection  of  Christ. 

1  Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead. 
Our  Saviour  is  ijone  up  on  high  : 
The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led, 
Dragg'd  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2  There  his  triumphal  charriot  waits. 
And  angels  chant  their  solemn  lay  : 

"  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heav'niy  gates! 
Ye  everlasting  doors  give  way !  ' 

5  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 
And  wide  unfold  th'  etherial  scene : 
The  world  and  hell  his  pow'r  overthrew ; 
And  Jesus  is  tlie  conqueror's  name. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

4  Who  is  this  King  of  glory  !  Who  ? 

The  Christ,  with  God's  own  pow'r  possessM  ; 
And  made  our  King  and  Saviour  too  ; 
Thanks  be  to  God,  forever  bless'd  ! 

Edward  Taylor. 

364.  c.  M. 

Morning  and  Evening  Meditation. 

1  Parent  of  life,  in  ev'ry  age, 

Thy  blessings  we  implore  ; 
Thy  goodness  glows  in  ev'ry  page 
Of  nature,  we  explore. 

2  Thy  morning  light  and  evening  smiles. 

Conspire  to  make  us  blest; 

Thy  word  our  solitude  beguiles. 

And  gives  our  spirits  rest: 

5  It  points  to  realms  of  liglit  and  peace. 

Where  saints  immortal  reign  ; 
Proclaims  the  year  of  sweet  release, 
And  breaks  the  pris'ner's  chain. 

4  0  glorious  rest !  from  toil  and  pain, 
VVhere  pilgrims  meet  in  love, 
We'd  sleep  the  sleep  of  death,  to  gain 
The  mansion,  far  above. 

■''  There  ransom'd  souls  shall  meet  with  joy, 
On  that  celestial  shore  ; 
And  drink  of  bliss  without  alloy. 
And  feel  their  sins  no  more. 

D,  Pickoiing 
25* 


PSALMS    AX©    HYMNS. 

365.  c.  M. 

God's  universal  Blessings. 

1  Parent  of  nature,  God  supreme, 

Thy  works  are  great  and  good  ! 
All  nature  manifests  thy  name, 
The  sky,  the  earth,  the  flood, 

2  Thine  is  the  cheerful  day,  and  thine 

The  dark  return  of  night ; 
Thou  hast  prepared  the  sun  to  shine, 
AndevVy  feebler  light. 

i  By  thee,  each  region  of  the  earth 
In  perfect  order  stands : 
The  glowing  south,  the  frozen  north 
Obey  thy  fix'd  commands. 

4  At  thy  command,  the  solid  rock 

Pour'd  vvater  from  its  side  ; 
And  thou  didst  lead  thy  chosen  flock 
Through  Jordan's  parting  tide. 

5  If  nature  owns  its  sov'reign  Lord, 

We  would  obey  thy  will  ; 
And  whilst  we  trust  "thy  faithful  word, 
Wc  sing  thy  praises  still. 


Unknown. 


366.  c.  M. 


Praise  to  the  Redeemer. 

Plung'd  in  a  gulph  of  dark  despair 
We  wretched  sinners  lay, 

Without  one  cheering  beam  of  hope. 
Or  spark  of  glimm'ring  day. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS 

-2  With  pit'ing  eyes  the  Prince  of  Grace 
Beheld  our  helpless  grief 
He  saw,  and  (O  amazing  love  1) 
He  came  to  our  relkf. 

3  Down  from  the  sliining  seats  ab(w« 

With  joyful  haste  he  lied  ; 
Entered  the  grave  in  mortal  fiesh. 
And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

4  0  for  this  iove  let  rocks  and  hills 

Their  lasting;  silence  break, 
And  ail  harmonious  human  tongues. 
The  Saviour's  praises  speak. 

5  Angels  assist  our  miirhty  joys, 

strike  all  your  harps  of  gold  ; 
But  when  you  raise  your  highest  note?. 
Kib  love  c-an  ne'ei^  be  told. 

\V  atts. 

367.  L.  M. 

Patience. 

1  Patience,  O  what  a  grace  divine, 
Sent  from  the  God  of  peace  and  love  I 
That  leans  upon  its  Father^s  hand. 

As  through  the  wilds  of  life  we  rove. 

2  By  patience  we  serenely  bear 
The  troubles  of  our  moKtal  state  ; 
And  wait  contented  our  dischar«:e. 
Nor  think  our  glorv  comes  too  late. 

3  Though  we  in  full  sensatioa  feel 

The  weight,  the  wounds  our  God  ordains, 
We  smile  amidst  our  heaviest  woes, 
And  triumph  in  our  sharpest  pains. 


PSALMS    AND    KYMNiS» 

4  0  for  this  grace  to  aid  us  on, 

And  arm  with  fortitude  the  breast, 
Till  life's  tumultuous  voyage  is  done, 
"We  reach  the  port  of  endless  rest  ! 

5  Faith  into  vision  shall  be  brought, 
Hope  shall  in  full  enjoyment  die  ; 
And  patience  in  possession  ^nd 

In  the  bright  world  of  bliss  on  high. 

Rippon's  ColL 

368.  L.  M. 

Psalm.  cL 

i  Praise  ye  the  Lord  ;  let  praise  employ, 
In  his  own  courts,  your  songs  of  joy  ; 
Tlie  spacious  firmament  around 
Shall  echo  back  the  joyful  soundc 

S  Recount  his  works  in  strains  divine  ; 
His  wondrous  works  h.ow  bright  they  shine  i 
Praise  him  for  his  almighty  deeds, 
A-S  hose  greatness  all  your  praise  exceeds, 

3  Awake  the  trumpet's  piercing  sound. 
To  spread  your  sacred  pleasures  round  ; 
While  sweeter  music  tunes  the  lute, 
The  warb'ling  harp,  and  breathing  flute. 

4  Ye  virgin  train,  with  joy  advance 
To  praise  him  in  the  graceful  dance  ; 
To  praise  awake  each  tuneful  string, 
And  to  the  solemn  organ  sing. 

5  Let  the  loud  Cymbal  sounding  high, 
To  softer,  deeper  notes  reply ; 
Harmonious  let  the  concert  rise, 
A?id  feear  the  rapture  to  the  skies 


FSALMS  AND   HYMNS- 

6  Let  all  whom  life  and  broiitli  inspire, 
Attend  and  join  the  blissful  choir  ; 
Rut  chiefly  you  who  know  his  word, 
Adore,  and  love,  and  praiae  the  Lo-(i. 

Mis.  Sttjeit 

369.     8,7s.  M. 

The  Gcd  of  Mercy  adoitd. 
i   Praise  to  God,  the  great  Creator, 
Bounteous  source  of  ev'ry  joy  ; 
He  whose  hand  upholds  all  nature, 
He  whose  word  can  all  destroy  ' 
Saints,  with  pious  zeal  attending. 
Now  the  grateful' tribute  ral^e  ; 
Soleuin  songs  to  heav^i  ascending. 
Join  the  universal  praise. 

5  Here  indul2;e  each  grateful  feeling  ; 

Lowly  bend  with  contrite  v^ouU 
Here  his  niilder  grace  revealing, 

Mere  no  avvful  thunder  rolls  : 
Lo  I  th*  eternal  pai>:e  before  us 

Bears  the  covenant  of  his  love, 
Full  of  mercy  to  restore  us, 

Mercy  beaming  from  above. 

5  EvVy  secret  fault  confessing!;, 

Deed  unrighteous,  thoui^iit  of^Tnu^ 
.Seize,  O  seize  the  proffer'd  bles^inir, 

Grace  from  God,  and  peace  within  ! 
Heart  and  voice  with  rapture  swelling, 

Still  the  song  of  glory  raise  ; 
On  the  theme  immortal  dwelling, 
Join  the  universal  praise. 

J.  Taylor. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

370.  8,  rs.  M. 

Universal  Praise. 

1  JpRAisii  to  thee,  thou  great  Creator  ; 
Praise  to  thee  from  evTy  tongue  ; 
Join  my  soul,  with  ev'ry  creature, 
Join  the  universal  song. 

£  For  ten  thousand  blessings  given. 
For  the  hope  ofiiiture  joy, 
Sound  his  praise  through  earth  and  heavert, 
Sound  Jehovah's  praise  on  high. 

Fawcet. 

371.  c.  M. 

Inconstancy  in  Religion.     Hos.  vi.  4. 
1  Perpetual  source  of  light  and  grace  1 
We  hail  thy  sacred  name  ; 
Through  ev'rj  year's  revolving  round, 
.  1  y  goodness  is  the  same. 

9.  On  us  unworthy  as  we  are, 
Its  biessings  still  it  pours  ; 
Sure  as  tlie  heav'n's  establish'd  course^ 
And  plenteous  as  the  show'rs. 

5  Inconstant  service  we  repay. 
And  transient  vows  renew  ; 
Fleet* no;  too  oft  as  morning  clouds. 
And  like  the  early  dew. 

'-:  Oar  former  follie-,  Lord  !  we  moum^ 
--Vnd  now  thy  grace  implore 
To  guide  our  often  erring  steps, 
That  we  may  stray  no  more. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMXS. 

5  Aided  by  energy  divine, 

May  we  more  steadfast  prove  ; 
And  with  detennia'd  zeal  press  on 
To  gain  thy  courts  above. 

6  So  by  thy  pow'r  the  morning  sun 

Pursues  his  radiant  way, 
Brightens  each  moment  in  his  race. 
And  shines  to  perfect  day. 

Poddrjdge,  alt'd, 

372.  L.  M, 

God  the  Confidence  of  the  Good  at  all  Times. 

1  Praise,  everlasting  praise  be  paid 
To  him  who  earth's  foundation  laid  ; 
Praise  to  the  God,  whose  sov*reio:n  will 
All  nature's  laws  and  powers  fulfil. 

2  Praise  to  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 
Who  rules  his  people  by  his  word  ) 
Where  faith  contemplates  his  decrees, 
And  ev'i y  gracious  promise  sees. 

5  There  may  the  piou§,  humble  mind, 
Support  in  all  its  troubles  find  ; 
And  on  that  reighty  God  may  stay, 
Whose  powV  the  earth  and  heav'ns  display, 

4  Whence  then  arise,  distressing  fears  :' 
Why  do  we  still  indulge  our  tears  r 
Or  why  without  those  comforts  live 
Our  God  and  Father  waits  to  give  ; 

5  O  for  a  strong  and  lasting  fiith. 
To  credit  what  our  Father  saith  ; 
And,  having  done  his  will,  to  place 
A  trust  unbounded  in  liiii  gi-i^^**! 


PSALMS    AND    HYMN 6. 

)  Should  earth  then  to  its  centre  shake 
And  all  the  wheels  of  nature  break  ; 
Our  steady  souls  should  fear  no  more 
Than  solid  rocks  when  billows  roar. 

Watts,  altU 

373   s.  M^ 

The  hope  of  Salvation  through  Christ, 

Baise  your  triumphant  songs 
To  an  immortal  tune  ; 
Let  the  wide  earth  resound  (he  deeds 
Celestial  grace  hath  done. 

Sing  how  eternal  love 
Its  well-beloved  chose. 
And  bade  hmi  raise  our  sinful  race 
From  tlieir  abyss  of  woes. 

Pardon  and  peace  from  heav'n, 
Jesus  proclaims  abroad  ; 
And  brings  to  erring  sinful  man, 
i^uve  mercy  from  his  God. 

Now,  sinners  !  dry  your  tears  ; 
Let  hopeless  sorrow  cease  ; 
Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  love 
And  take  the  offer'd  peace, 

Lord  !  v/e  obey  thy  call  ; 
We  lay  an  humble  claim 
To  the  salvation  thou  hast  sent, 
And  bless  and  praise  thy  name. 

Watts,  alt'd. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

374.  c.  M. 

Joy  in  believing. 

1  RcjoicE,  believer,  in  the  Lord, 
Who  makes  your  cause  his  own 
The  hope  that's  built  upon  his  word 
Can  ne'er  be  overthrown. 

S  Though  many  foes  beset  your  road, 
And  feeble  is  your  arm  : 
Your  life  is  hid  with  Christ  in  God, 
Beyond  the  reach  of  harm. 

S  Weak  as  you  are,  you  shall  not  faint. 
Or  fainting,  shall  not  die ! 
Jesus,  the  strength  of  evTv  saint, 
Will  aid  you  from  on  High. 

4  Though  now  unseen  by  outward  sense 

Faith  sees  him  always  near, 
A  guide,  a  glory,  and  defence  ; 
Then  what  have  you  to  fear  ? 

5  As  Christ  the  conqu'rer  overcame. 

And  triumph'd  once  for  you  ; 
He'll  raise  you  from  your  guilt  and  shame 
To  triumph  in  him  too. 

Unkngwn. 

375.  L.  M. 

Communing  with  our  Hearts. 
1  Retuhn,  each  roving  heart,  return. 
And  chase  these  shad'wy  fonns  no  more  ; 
Seek  out  some  solitude  to  mourn. 
And  your  forsaken  God  implore. 
26 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

£  ^Visdom  and  pleasure  dwell  at  home  ; 
Retir  d  and  si!ent  seek  them  there; 
True  conquest  self  to  overcome, 
True  strength  to  break  temptation's  snare. 

3  And  thou,  O  God  !  whose  piercing  eye 
Distinct  surveys  each  deep  recess, 

III  the.se  abstracted  hours  draw  nigh. 
And  v\  ith  thy  presence  fill  the  place. 

4  Through  all  the  mazes  of  our  heart, 
The  search  let  heav'nly  wisdom  guide  ; 
And  still  its  radiant  beams  impart, 
Till  all  be  searched  and  purified. 

5  Then,  with  the  visits  of  thy  love, 
Vouchsafe  our  inmo>t  souls  to  cheer  ; 
Till  ev'rv  grace  shall  join  to  prove, 
'ihat  God  hath  fix'd  his  dwelling  there, 

Doddridge. 

376.  L.  31. 

FuLilir.ent  of  God's  Proiiiises.     Isa.  Ixiii.  7. 

1   Risk,  ev'ry  heart  and  ev'ry  tongue. 
Prepare  a  sweet  angelic  song  ; 
Surprising;  mercies  must  require 
An  angels  lay,  a  seraph's  fire. 

5  See  what  the  gracious  God  of  heav'n 
Hath  now  to  his  own  Israel  giv*n  ; 
No  heart  can  feel,  no  tongue  express. 
The  wonders  of  his  love  and  grace. 

o   In  ev'ry  age  the  Lord  was  kind. 
And  to  his  church  reveal'd  his  mind  ; 


PSALAIS     VXD    IIV.MXS. 

But  we  enjoy  a  wondroii?*  store 
<Jf  mercies  never  known  before. 

4  The  sun  ofheav'n  illumes  the  soul, 
Oceans  of  mercies  sweetly  roll  ; 
The  heav'niy  streams  of  truth  and  love. 
Flow  freely  from  the  fount  above. 

T  0  happy  day  !  we  live  to  see 
How  kind  to  men  our  God  can  be  ; 
His  greatest  mercies  stand  confes^M. 
And  Zion  is  forever  bless'd. 

6  Thy  truth  and  loving  kindness.  Lord, 
We  will  with  holy  songs  record  ; 
To  us  are  richest  favours  giv-n. 
And  praises  shall  return  to  heav'n. 

377.  s.  31. 

Blessings  of  the  Gospel. 

1   Rivers  from  Jesus  flow'. 

And  bright  prophetic  streams  ; 

'i'kere  trees  of  life  immortal  grow. 
And  \W\\i  etailo^ent  beams. 

52  Leaves  from  those  trees  shall  heal 

The  nations  of  their  woe  ; 
Sinners  the  living  balsam  feel. 

And  up  to  Zion  go. 

3  Thus  fiom  the  house  of  God, 

Waters  were  seen  to  flow  ; 
And  like  the  all-atoning  blood. 

Give  health  wlierjj|«  thev  2:0. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

4  Behold  the  spicy  hills, 

And  ever-living  groves  ! 
Their  pleasant  fruit  the  hungry  fills. 

And  truth  spontaneous  grows. 

H.  FaUou. 

378.  c.  M. 

Solemn  CaU  to  Praise. 

1  Sing  to  the  Lord,  Jehovah's  name, 
And  in  his  strength  rejoice  ; 
When  his  salvation  is  our  theme. 
Exalted  be  our  voice. 

£  Repeat  his  praise  with  awe  profound  ; 
Let  knowledge  lead  the  son^  ; 
Is  or  mock  him  with  a  solemn  sound 
Upon  a  thoughtless  tongue. 

S  How  large  his  tender  mercies  are  ! 
How  w  ide  his  pow'r  extends  ! 
On  his  beneficence  and  care 
The  universe  depends. 

4  Come,  and  with  humble  souls  adore  ; 
Come  bow  before  his  face  ; 
0  may  the  creatures  of  his  pow'r 
Be  children  of  his  grace  ! 

Watts,  alt'd. 

379.  L.  M. 

God's  NameSj  the  Encouragement  of  Faith.     Ps.  ir. 

1  Sing  to  the  Lord,  who  loud  proclaims 
His  various  and  his  saving  names ; 
O  may  they  not  be  heard  alone, 
But  by  our  sure  experience  known. 


PS.ALM;5    AND    iiV.MNS. 

2  Let  great  Jchovali  be  adoi M 
Th*  eternal  all-suificient  Lord  ; 

lie  through  the  world,  most  liigh  confessed, 
By  whom  'twas  form'd  and  is  jjossesa'd. 

3  Awake  our  noblest  pow'rs,  to  bless 
Tke  God  of  Abram,  God  of  peace  ; 
Now  by  the  dearer  title  known, 
Father  and  God  of  Christ  his  Son. 

4  Through  ev'ry  age  his  gracious  ear 
Is  open  to  his  servants  pray'r  ; 
Nor  can  one  humble  soul  complain 
That  God  is  ever  sought  in  vain. 

'  What  unbelieving  heart  shall  dare 
In  whispers  to  suggest  a  fear  : 
^N  hile  still  he  owns  his  ancient  name  ? 
The  same  his  pow'r,  his  love  the  same. 

G  To  thee  our  souls  in  faith  arise. 
To  thee  we  lift  expecting  eyes, 
And  boldly  through  the  desert  tread  ; 
For  God  will  guard  where  God  skall  lead. 

380.  c.  M. 

The  Sabbath  of  the  Soul. 

1  vSleep,  sleep  to-day,  tormenting  cai-es. 

Of  earth  and  folly  born  I 
Ye  shall  not  dim  tlie  light  that  stredmSj 
From  this  celestial  morn. 

2  To-morrow  will  ht  lime  to  say, 

We  feel  your  harsh  controul  : 
^6- 


PSALMS    AND    HYM^^S. 

Ye  sliall  not  violate  this  day. 
The  sabbath  of  the  soul. 

S  Sleep,  sleep  forever,  guilty  thoughts  I 
Let  fires  of  vengeance  die  ; 
And  purgM  from  sin,  may  we  behold 
A  God  of  purity ! 

Mrs.  Barbauld. 

381.  CM. 

Close  of  Evening  Service. 

1  Soon  will  our  fleeting  hours  be  past; 

And,  as  the  setting  sun 
Now  leaves  the  clouds  in  yonder  west. 
Our  parting  beams  are  gone. 

2  May  he,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow. 

Our  sacred  rites  attend. 
Unite  our  hearts  in  wisdom's  ways. 
Till  life's  short  journey  end: 

3  And  as  the  rapid  sands  run  down. 

Our  virtue  still  improve  ; 
Till  each  receive  the  glorious  crown 
Of  never  fading  love. 

Kippes'  CoU. 

382.  L.  M. 

Religious  Worship.     Ps.  xcii. 

1  Sweet  is  the  work,  O  God!  our  King!  -, 
To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks  and  sing 
To  show  thy  love  by  morning  light. 
And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  at  night. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest. 
When  earthly  cares  forsake  the  breast, 
When  our  best  pow'rs  to  God  we  raise. 
And  the  whole  heart's  attun'd  to  praise. 

3  Our  souls  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord, 
And  bless  his  works  and  bless  his  word : 
His  works  of  grace,  how  bright  they  shine  1 
How  deep  his  counsels,  how  divine  1 

^4  Lord,  may  we  walk  witlV  growing  strength 
Till  all  shall  meet  in  heav'n  at  length. 
Till  all  before  thy  face  appear. 
And  join  in  nobler  worship  there  : 

5  Then  shall  we  see,  and  hear,  and  know. 
All  we  desir'd,  or  wish'd  below  ; 
And  ev'ry  pow'r  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 

Watts,  altM. 

383.  c.  M. 

Rejoicing  in  the  Hope  of  SalyetioD. 

1  Salvation  !  O  the  joyful  sound  ! 

'Tis  music  to  our  ears  ; 
A  sovereign  balm  for  ev'ry  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

2  Salvation !  0  the  pow'r  and  grace 

That  here  triumphant  reign,  . 

To  raise  from  death  our  sinful  race 
To  life  and  God  again  ! 


PSALMS    AND    IlYMiVS. 

Salvation  !  let  the  echo  fly, 
The  spacious  earth  around  ; 

And  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 
Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 

384.  L.  M. 


Watts. 


The  Love  of  Jesus  to  Mankind. 

1  "  See  how  he  lov'd  !"  exclaim'd  the  Jews. 
As  tender  tears  from  Jesus  tell ; 

My  grateful  heart  the  thought  pursues, 
And  on  the  theme  delights  to  dwell. 

2  See  how  he  lov'd,  who  travelled  on, 
Teaching  the  doctrine  from  the  skies ; 
Who  bade  disease  and  pain  be  gone. 
And  caird  the  sleeping  dead  to  rise. 

3  See  how  he  lov'd,  who,  firm,  yet  mild. 
Patient  endur'd  the  scoffing  tongue  ; 
Though  oft  provok'd,  he  ne'er  revil'd. 
Nor  did  his  greatest  foe  a  wrong. 

4  See  how  he  lov'd,  who  never  shrank 
From  toil  or  danger,  pain  or  death  ; 
Who  all  the  cup  of  sorrow  drank, 
And  meekly  yielded  up  his  breath. 

5  See  how  he  lov'd,  who  died  for  man, 
Who  laboured  thus,  and  thus  endur'd. 
To  finish  the  all-gracious  plan. 
Which  life  and  heav'n  to  man  secur'd. 


rSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

6  Such  love  can  we  unmov'd  survey? 
O  may  our  breasts  with  ardour  glow. 
To  tread  his  steps,  his  laws  obey. 
And  thus  our  warm  affection  show  ! 

Exeter  Coll.  alt'd. 

385.  c.  M. 

Value  of  the  Knowledge  of  God.     Hos.  vi.  3. 

1  Shine  forth,  eternal  source  of  light ! 

Make  thy  perfections  known  ; 
Fill  our  enlarg'd,  adoring  sight. 
With  glories  all  thy  own. 

2  Vain  are  the  charms,  and  faint  the  rays 

The  brightest  creatures  boast ; 
And  all  their  grandeur  and  their  praise. 
Are  in  thy  presence  lost. 

3  To  know  the  Author  of  our  frame. 

Is  our  sublimest  skill : 
True  wisdom  is  to  learn  his  name. 
True  life,  to  do  his  will. 

4  For  this  may  we  unceasing  pray  ; 

This  all  our  pow'rs  pursue. 
Till  visions  of  eternal  day 
Fix  and  complete  the  view\ 

Doddridge 

386.  c.  M. 

The  Blessing  of  God  implored  on  the  Labours  of  Life 
Ps  xc.  17. 

1  Shixe  on  our  souls,  eternal  God  ! 

With  rays  of  mercy  shine  ! 
0  let  thy  favour  crown  our  days, 

And  their  whole  course  be  thine  i 


FS ALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

£  Did  we  not  raise  our  hands  to  thee. 
Our  hands  might  toil  in  vain : 
Small  joy  success  itself  would  give. 
If  thou  thy  love  restrain. 

3  With  thee  let  ev'ry  week  begin. 

With  thee  each  day  be  spent. 
For  thee  each  fleeting  hour  improved, 
Since  each  by  thee  is  lent, 

4  Thus  cheer  us  midst  the  toils  of  life, 

Till  all  our  labours  cease ; 
And  fill  us,  in  the  realms  above. 
With  everlasting  peace. 

Doddridge. 

387.  c.  M. 

Christ's  first  and  last  Coming,     Ps.  xcvi. 

1  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands ! 

Ye  tribes  of  ev'ry  tongue; 
His  new-discover'd  grace  demand? 
A  new  and  nobler  song. 

2  Say  to  the  nations,  Jesus  came 

A  sinful  world  to  save ; 
From  guilt  and  error  to  reclaim 
And  rescue  from  the  grave. 

3  The  joyous  earth,  the  bending  skies. 

His  glorious  train  display; 
Ye  mountains,  sink ;  ye  vallies,  rise  ; 
Prepare  the  Saviour's  way ! 

4  Behold  he  comes ;  he  comes  to  bless 

1  he  nations  from  their  God  ; 
To  show  the  world  his  righteousness^ 
And  spread  his  truth  abroad. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

5  Apiii  lie  comes,  with  powerful  voice, 

To  \\:aketlie  numerous  dead, 
And  call  his  followVs  to  rejoice 
With  their  exalted  head. 

6  When  he  who  is  our  life  draws  near. 

And  all,  his  glory  view. 
At  that  glad  hour  we  shall  appear 
^N'ith  him  in  glory  too. 

Watts,  alt'd. 

388.  c.  31. 

The  Ilioluvay  to  Zion.     Isa.  xxxv.  8 — 10. 

1  Sing,  ye  redeemed  of  the  Lord, 

Your  great  Deliverer  sing; 
Pilgrims,  for  Zion's  city  bound. 
Be  joyful  in  your  King! 

2  See  the  fair  way  his  hand  hath  raised, 

How  lioly,  and  how  plain  ! 
The  simplest  traveler  shall  not  err. 
Nor  seek  the  track  in  vain  : 

3  No  rav'nin*  lion  shall  destroy, 

Nor  lurking  serpent  wound  ; 
But  pleasure,  safety,  peace  and  praise. 
Through  all  the  path  are  found. 

4  A  hand  divine  shall  lead  you  on 

Along  the  blissful  road, 
Till  on  the  sacred  mount  you  see, 
The  glory  of  your  God. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

5  There,  garlands  of  immortal  joy 
Shall  bloom  on  ev'ry  head  ; 
While  sorrow,  sighing,  and  distress. 
Like  shadows  all  are  fled. 

Doddridge^ 

389.  L.  M. 

Devout  Aspirations. 

1  Supreme  and  universal  light ! 
Fountain  of  reason  !  Judge  of  right ! 
Parent  of  good !  whose  blessings  flow 
On  all  above  and  all  below : 

2  Without  whose  kind,  directing  ray, 
In  everlasting  night  we  stray. 
From  passion  still  to  passion  toss*d, 
And  in  a  maze  of  error  lost. 

3  Assist  us  Lord !  to  act,  to  be 
What  thy  all-holy  laws  decree  ; 
Worthy  that  intellectual  flame. 
Which  from  thy  breathing  spirit  came. 

4  May  our  expanded  souls  disclaim 
The  narrow  view,  the  selfish  aim  ; 
And  with  a  christian  zeal  embrace 
Whate'er  is  friendly  to  o«r  race. 

5  0  Father  !  grace  and  virtue  grant ; 
No  more  we  wish,  no  more  we  want : 
To  know,  to  serve  thee,  and  to  love. 
Is  peace  below,  is  bliss  above. 

Rev.  Henry  Moore. 


i^SALMS    AND    HYMi.S.  " 

390.  c.  M. 

Our  Strength  is  in  the  Lord.     Isa.  xl.  27 — 31. 

1  Supreme  in  wisdom,  love,  and  grace, 
1  he  great  Jehovah  stands  : 
Through  his  dark  providence  we  trace 
The  wonders  of  his  hands. 

9.  Strength  to  the  weak  he  often  lends, 
^Vhen  they  his  aid  implore  ; 
And  youth,  and  feeble  age  defends. 
In  peril's  darkest  hour. 

G  All  human  pow'r  must  soon  decay. 
And  earthly  pleasures  cease  : 
But  they  who  make  the  Lord  their  stay, 
Shall  find  their  strength  increase. 

4  Then  come,  and  with  unwearied  pace 

The  path  of  life  pursue ; 
For  all  who  trust  his  heav'nly  grace. 
Shall  find  his  promise  true. 

5  On  eagles'  winge  they  soar  away, 

They  mount  to  heav'n  above ! 
In  realms  of  pure  celestial  day, 
They  shout  in  strains  of  love. 

D.  Pickering, 

391.  s.  M. 

Peace  to  the  returning  Penitent, 

1  Sweet  is  the  friendly  voice 
That  speaks  of  life  and  peace  ; 

Tl.at  bids  the  penitent  rejoice. 
And  sin  and  sorrow  cease, 

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PSALMS    AND    HYMNS, 

2  No  balm  on  earth  like  this 
Can  cheer  the  contrite  heart ; 

No  flatt*ring  dreams  of  earthly  bliss 
Such  pure  delight  impart. 

3  Still  merciful  and  kind. 
Thy  mercy,  Lord  !  reveal  : 

The  broken  heart  thy  love  can  bind, 
1  he  wounded  spirit  heal. 

4  Thy  presence  shall  restore 
Peace  to  each  anxious  breast: 

Lord  !  let  oui'  steps  be  drawn  no  more 
From  paths  which  thou  hast  bless'd. 

Jervis,  alt'd. 

392.  s.  31. 

Children  offered  to  God,     Mark  x.  14. 

1  See  Israel's  Shepherd  stand, 
With  all  engaging  charms; 

See,  hovv  he  takes  the  tender  lambs. 
And  folds  them  in  his  arms  ! 

2  ''  Permit  them  to  approach. 
Forbid  them  not,"  he  cried  ; 

"  Of  such  my  Father's  kingdom  is. 
And  such  with  him  abide." 

3  We  brin^::  them,  gracious  Lord  ! 
And  yield  them  up  to  thee  ; 

Rejoic*d  that  we  oui  selves  are  thine. 
Thine  let  our  oSspring  be. 

4  Hear  him  ye  little  fiock  ; 
Ye  children  seek  his  face  ; 

And  iiy  with  transport  to  receive 
The  bles-in^s  of  his  orace  1 


l^sALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

5   If  orphans  they  are  left, 
Thy  guardian  love  we  trust; 

Tliat  love  can  heal  our  bleeding  hearts, 
\Vheu  weeping  o'er  their  dust. 

Doddridge. 

393.  L.  M. 

The  Voice  of  Peace  to  the  troubled  Spirit. 

1  Sf.e,  from  the  ark,  the  mystic  dove, 
( Jn  living  pinions,  takes  Ker  way, 
Through  distant  regions  prone  to  move. 
And  view  the  wonders  of  the  day. 

2  Lo,  she  returns  and  seeks  her  rest 
And  brings  the  olive  branch  of  peace; 
Thus  are  the  cheerless  mourners  blest, 
The  tidings  all  their  hopes  increase. 

3  So  we,  upon  this  ocean  wide, 
Tliis  boist'rous  and  perturbed  state, 
Where  sin  besets,  and  woes  betide ; 
Nor  we  observe  the  floods  abate. 

4  Then  does  the  spirit's  v.itness  show 
A  source  of  love,  a  fount  of  grace  ; 
A  Saviour's  goodness  makes  us  know. 
And  points  to  God  our  righteousness. 

5  Celestial  messenger  of  joy  ! 
Speed  on  thy  way  to  evVy  heart; 
Bring  with  thee  peace  without  alloy. 
And  never  from  our  souls  depart. 

Turner. 


PSALMS    AND    HYiMNS. 

394.  c.  M. 

The  Works  of  God  speak  his  Wisdom  and  P«v/er. 

1  See!  the  bright  monarch  of  the  day 

In  ocean  dips  his  beams ; 
While  from  his  brow  a  parting  ray 
In  milder  glory  streams. 

2  The  moon,  pale  empress  of  the  night. 

In  sweet  succession  reigns; 
And  finely  paints,  with  silver  light. 
The  mountains,  vales  and  plains. 

3  The  planets  in  progression  rise. 

And  shine  from  pole  to  pole  ; 
Their  pleasing  course  delights  our  eyes. 
And  charms  th'  attentive  soul. 

4  The  starry  arch  in  grandour  glows. 

Through  all  its  ample  round : 
Great  God!  thypow'r  no  limit  knows. 
Thy  wisdom  knows  no  bound. 

Gent.  Magazine. 

395.  L.  M. 

Increase  of  the  Church.     Isa.  ii.  2.     Heb.  ii.  14. 

1  Shout!  for  the  blessed  Jesus  reigns; 
Through  distant  lands  his  triumphs  spread. 
And  sinners,  freed  from  guilt  and  pains. 
Own  him  their  Saviour  and  their  head. 

2  His  sons  and  daughters  from  afar. 
Daily  at  Zion^s  gate  arrive  ; 
Those  who  were  dead  in  sin  before, 
Bv  sov'rei£!;n  grace  are  made  alive. 


PSALMS    AXD    llVxMNS. 

5  Oppressors  now  beneath  his  ieet, 
O  ercome  by  his  victorious  pow'r  : 
Pi  iiices  in  humble  posture  wait : 
And  proud  blasphemers  learn  t'  adore. 

4  Gentiles  and  Jews  his  laws  obey, 
Nations  remote  their  offerings  bring. 
And  unconstrain'd,  their  homage  pay 
To  their  exalted  God  and  Kinij. 

5  Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lamb, 
From  all  below  and  all  above  ; 
In  lofty  songs  exalt  his  name. 
In  son;rs  as  lasting  as  his  love. 


Beddome. 


396. 


C.   M. 


The  Brazen  Serpent, 

i  So  did  the  Flebrew  prophet  raise 
The  brazen  serpent  high  ; 
The  wounded  felt  immediate  ease. 
The  sick  forbore  to  die. 

2  "  Look  upward  in  the  dying  hour. 
And  live/'  the  prophet  cries  ; 
But  Christ  performs  a  nobler  cure, 
When  faith  lifts  up  her  eyes. 

5  High  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung  ; 
High  in  the  heav  ns  he  reigns ; 
Here  sinners,  by  the  rv»rpent  stung, 
Look,  and  forget  their  pains. 


Wdttic 


PSALxMS    AND    HYMNS. 

4  When  God's  own  Son  is  lifted  up, 
A  dying  world  revives  ; 
Tl^e  Jew  beholds  the  blessed  hope, 
Th'  expiring  Gentile  lives, 

397.  L.  M. 

Holiness. 

1  So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
Th^  holy  gospel  we  profess  ; 

So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine. 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine. 

2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honours  of  our  Saviour  God  ; 
When  the  salvation  reigns  within, 
And  grace  subdues  the  pow'r  of  sin. 

3  Our  flesh  and  sense  must  be  denied, 
Passion  and  envy,  lust  and  pride  ; 
Whilst  justice,  temperance,  truth  and  love. 
Our  inward  piety  approve. 

4  What  though  we  drink  of  sorrow's  cup — 
Religion  bears  our  spirits  up  ; 

Hope  waits  the  coming  of  the  Lord, 
And  faith  stands  leaning  on  his  word. 

Watts. 

398.  c.  M. 

Blessing. 

1  Send  down  thy  blessing,  gracious  Lord, 
And  tune  our  hearts  to  praise  ; 
Help  us  thy  goodness  to  record, 
Which  lengthens  out  our  days 


r^AI.MS    AND    HYMNS. 

\1  O  irrant  us  all  thy  saving  grace. 
To  run  the  heav'nij  road 
Tune  ev'ry  heart  to  sing  thy  praise, 
Our  Saviour  and  our  God. 

Knceland. 

399.      8,  7s,  M. 

A  Call  to  praise  the  Lamb  of  God. 

1   Shout  to  God,  in  strains  immortal  I 
All  the  holy  angels  sing: 
Come  ye  saints,  around  the  altar, 
Kacli  a  iirateful  tribute  brino^. 

i2  Loud  proclaim  the  Saviour's  merit, 
iSing  the  wonders  of  his  grace  ; 
Sing  the  sanctifying  spirit. 
Sealing  all  the  human  race. 

3  Let  the  strain  be  loud  and  joyful. 

Piercing  to  the  lofty  sky  ; 
Sing  the  Lamb  of  God  Immortal, 
Once  for  sinners  born  to  die  I 

4  Let  all  creatures  join  the  chorus. 

Raise  to  him  the  grateful  song : 
Angels  share  the  bliss  before  us. 
And  the  anthem  still  prolong. 

D.  Pickeryig, 

400.    L.  M. 

Evening  Hymn. 

1  To  God  we'll  raise  an  ev'ning  song. 
Each  accent  shall  record  his  care; 
'Tis  he  that  guides  our  feet  along. 
And  keeps  our  souls  from  ev'ry  snare. 


FSALMS  AND  HYMNS. 

2  From  the  first  dawn  of  morning  light. 
His  watchful  eye  our  .path  attends; 
And  in  returning  shades  of  night, 
Is  still  the  same,  our  heaviily  Friend. 

5  He  knows  our  wants,  relieves  our  fears. 
And  satisfies  each  soul  with  bread  ; 
He  numbers  all  our  iiowing  years. 
And  peurs  his  blessings  on  our  heads, 

4  He  saves  us  from  the  tempter's  snare. 
And  crowns  us  with  his  love  and  grace ; 
Makes  ev'ry  ransom'd  soul  his  care, 
And  smiles  on  all  the  human  race. 

5  O  come,  before  his  altar  bend, 

And  loud  proclaim  his  matchless  love; 
Let  grateful  incense  high  ascend. 
To  our  Almighty  Friend  above. 

6  Come,  rest  beneath  his  guardian  care. 
Fearless  of  danger  close  our  eyes  ; 
Till  death  dislodge  our  spirits  here. 
To  soar  in  worlds  above  the  skies ! 

D.  FickeriDg. 

401.  c.  M. 

The  Divine  Perfections  celebrated.     Ps.  xxxvi. 

1  The  glories.  Lord  !  thy  works  proclaim. 

Our  pious  wonder  raise  ; 
Thy  word  still  more  reveals  thy  name 
And  more  exalts  thy  praise. 

2  The  nuniTOus  worlds  thy  hands  have  inade> 

Thy  powT  almighty  teach; 


PSALMS    AND    UYMNS. 

The  plans  thy  forming  wisdom  laid. 
Through  endless  ages  reach. 

5  Thy  mercies,  far  beyond  the  rqijnds 
Ot  earth  and  heav'n  extend  ; 
Thy  truth  outlives  the  narrow  bounds 
Where  time  and  nature  end. 

4  I'hy  righteousness  maintains  its  throne, 

I'hough  mountains  sink  to  dust; 
Thy  judgments  are  a  deep  unknown, 
Yet  always  wise  and  just. 

5  Unbounded  is  thy  goodness.  Lord  ! 

Jiow  bright  its  wonders  shine  ! 
Of  present,  past,  and  future  good, 
The  glory  all  be  thine. 

6  Incline  us.  Lord  !  as  in  thy  sight. 

To  keep  thy  holy  ways ; 
And  all  our  noblest  powVs  unite. 
To  celebrate  thy  praise. 

Exeter  CoU, 

402.  L.  M. 

The  ExceHency  and  final  Success  of  the  Gospel.     Ps.  xix» 

1  The  heav'ns  declare  thy  glory,  Lord  ! 
In  ev'ry  star  thy  wisdom  shines; 
But  when  our  eyes  behold  thy  word, 
\Ve  read  thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 

2  Sun,  moon  and  stars,  jGonvey  thy  praise 
Round  the  whole  earth  and  never  stand ; 
So  when  thy  truth  began  its  race, 

It  touchMand  danc'di  on  ev'ry  land. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMXS. 

3  Nor  shall  thy  spreading  gospel  rest, 
Till  throii2:h  the  world  thv  truth  has  run  : 
Till  Christ  has  all  the  nations  bless'd 
That  seAhe  light,  or  feel  the  sun. 

4  O  may  thy  noon-da.y  ^lorj  rise, 

To  bless  the  world  with  heav  nly  light  ! 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise, 
Tiiy  laws  are  pure,  thy  judgments  right. 

5  Thy  richest  mercy  here  we  view, 

In  souls  renew'd,  and  sins  forgiv'n  ; 
Lord  !  cleanse  our  sins,  our  souls  renevt% 
And  make  thy  word  our  guide  to  lieav'n. 

Watts. 

403.  c.  M. 

God  may  be  worshipped  in  eveiy  Place. 

1  The  heaven  of  heav'ns  cannot  contain 

The  nniver&al  Lord  ; 
Yet  he  in  humble  hearts  wdll  deign 
To  dwell,  and  be  ador'd. 

2  Where'er  ascends  the  sacrifice 

Of  fervent  praise  and  pray'r. 
Or  on  the  earth  or  in  the  skies, 
The  God  of  heav'n  is  there, 

S  His  presence  is  diffused  abroad 

Through  rcalms,through  worlds  unknown  ; 
Who  seek  the  mercies  of  our  God 
Are  ever  near  his  throne. 

DiennaiL 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

404.  L.  31. 

i'lit  V'uice  of  Nature  proclaims  the  Existence  of  God, 

1  There  is  a  God,  all  nature  speaks, 
Through  earth,  and  air,  and  seas,  and  skies  ; 
See  from  the  clouds  his  glor}^  breaks. 
When  the  first  beams  of  morning  rise  ! 

2  Tlie  ri^^ing'sun,  serenely  bright, 

O'er  the  wide  world's  extended  frame. 
Inscribes,  in  characters  of  light, 
His  mighty  Maker's  glorious  name. 

5  Diffusing  life,  his  influence  spreads, 
And  health  and  plenty  smile  around  : 
'i'he  fruitful  fields  and  verdant  meads. 
Are  with  a  thousand  blessings  crown *d, 

4  The  flow*ry  tribes  all  blooming  rise. 
Above  the  vain  attempts  of  art ; 
Their  bright  inimitable  dyes 
Speak  sweet  conviction  to  the  heart. 

5  \\  hat  man  that  views  creation  round. 
Can  lail  to  own  almighty  powT  ? 
(.'onfe«s  the  God  with  awe  profoun^l, 
('Gme,  bow  before  him,  and  adore  ! 

Mrs.  Steele, 

405.  c.  M. 

The  Majesty  of  God. 

1  Thf  T.oi  d  descended  from  above, 
Ahd  bovv'd  the  heav'ns  most  high. 
And  uiinerneath  his  teet  he  cast, 
I'hc  uarknccs  of  the  sky. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS* 

2  On  cherubim  and  seraphim 

Full  royally  he  rode. 
And  on  the  wings  of  mighty  winds 
Came  flying  all  abroad. 

3  He  sat  serene  upon  the  floods. 

Their  fury  to  restrain  ; 
And  he  as  sovereign  Lord  and  King, 
For  evermore  shall  reign. 

Sternhoid- 

406.     L.   M.    8  lines. 

The  Voice  of  God  in  his  Works.     Ps.  xix.  1— 6> 

1  The  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
With  all  the  blue  etherial  sky, 
And  spangled  heav'ns  a  shining  frame. 
Their  great  original  proclaim. 
Th'  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day. 
Does  his  Creator's  powV  display  ; 
And  publishes  to  ev'ry  land. 
The  work  of  an  almighty  hand. 

3  Soon  as  the  evening  sliades  prevail. 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale  ; 
And  nightly  to  the  listening  earth. 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth  : 
W  hile  all  the  stars  which  round  her  burn. 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn. 
Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll. 
And  spread  the  truth  froni  pole  to  pole. 

3  Wliat  though,  in  solemn  silence,  all 
Move  round  this  dark  terrestrial  bail ; 
What  though  nor  real  voice  nor  jsOuikI, 
Amid  their  radiant  orbs  be  found ; 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice. 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice  ; 
Forever  singing  as  they  shine — 
'*  The  hand  that  made  us  is  divine." 

Addison. 

407.  c.  M. 

Divine  aid  implored. 

1   Thine  influence,  mighty  God  !  is  felt. 
Through  nature's  ample  round  ; 
In  heav'n  on  earth,  through  air  and  skies. 
Thy  energy  is  found. 

^  Thy  sacred  influence.  Lord  I  we  need 
To  form  our  hearts  anew ; 
O  cleanse  our  souls  from  evVy  sin. 
And  thy  salvation  shew  I 

3  Father  of  light  I  thine  aid  impart 

To  guide  our  doubtful  way; 
•tThy  truth  shall  scatter  ev*ry  cloud. 
And  make  a  glorious  day. 

4  Supported  by  thy  heav'nly  grace, 

We'll  do  and  bear  thy  will ; 
That  grace  shall  make  each  burden  light. 
And  ev'ry  murmur  still. 

5  Cheer'dby  thy  smiles,  v/e'U  fearless  frca<^. 

The  gloomy  path  of  death  ; 
And  with  the  liopes  of  endless  bliss. 
To  thee  resign  our  breath. 

Salisbiirj  Cnl!. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS, 

408.  CM. 

For  the  Lord's  Day  Morning. 

1  This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made  ; 

He  calls  the  hours  his  own  : 
Let  heav'n  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad. 
And  praise  surround  the  throne. 

2  This  day  arose  our  glorious  head. 

And  death's  dread  empire  fell; 
This  day  the  saints  his  triumph  spread, 
And  all  its  wonders  tell. 

5  Bless*d  be  the  Lord,  who  comes  to  men 
With  messages  of  grace ; 
AVho  comes,  in  God  his  Father's  name. 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

4  Hosanna!  in  the  highest  strains 
The  church  on  earth  can  raise : 
The  highest  heav'ns  in  which  he  reigns. 
Shall  give  him  nobler  praise. 

Watts. 

409.  c.  M. 

Providence  ^^ind  and  bountiful. 

1  Tht  kingdom,  Lord,  forever  stands, 

While  earthly  thrones  decay ; 
And  time  submits  to  thy  commands, 
While  ages  roll  away. 

2  Thy  sovereign  bounty  freely  glvc;^ 

Its  unexhausted  store ; 
And  universal  nature  lives 
On  thy  sustaining  pow'r. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

3  Holy  and  just  are  all  thy  ways; 

'rhy  goodness  is  divine; 
In  all  tny  works,  immortal  rays 
Of  pow'r  and  mercy  shine. 

4  Thy  praise,  0  God  I  delightful  tlicme! 

fehall  fill  each  heart  and  tongue  : 
Let  all  creation  bless  thy  name 
In  one  eternal  song. 

Mrs.  Steele. 

410.  CM. 

Supplication  for  the  Divine  Blessing  on  the  Word. 

i  Thy  gracious  aid,  great  God!  impart, 

To  give  thy  w^ord  success  ; 
.  'Write  all  its  precepts  on  the  heart. 
And  deep  its  truths  impress. 

5  0  speed  our  progress  in  the  way. 

That  leads  to  joys  on  high, 
Where  knowledge  grows  without  decay, 
And  love  shall  never  die. 

Exeter  Coll. 

411.     C.  M. 

Praise  to  the  God  of  the  Seasons.     Ps.  Ixv. 

1  'Tis  by  thy  strength  the  mountains  stand 

God  of  eternal  pow'r  ! 
The  seas  grow  calm  at  thy  command. 
And  tempests  cease  to  roar. 

2  Thy  morning  light,  and  cv-ning  shade, 

Successive  comforts  brin^: 
Thy  plenteous  fruits  make  harvest  glad  ; 
Thy  flowTS  adorn  the  spring. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

;^  Seasons,  and  times,  and  days,  and  hours, 
lieav'B,  earth,  and  air,  are  thine : 
When  clouds  distil  in  fruitful  shovv'rs 
The  author  is  divine. 

4  The  thirsty  ridges  drink  their  fill. 
And  ranks  of  corn  appear : 
Thy  ways  abound  with  blessings  still : 
Thy  goodness  crowns  the  year. 

Watts. 

412.    L.    M. 

Praise  for  the  Blessings  given  through  Jesus. 

1  To  God,  of  ev'ry  good  the  spring. 
The  tribute  of  your  praises  bring. 

For  grace  and  truth,  through  Jesus  giv'n, 
Mercy,  and  peace,  and  hopes  of  heav'n. 

2  Grateful  the  joyous  news  proclaim. 
Salvation  is  in  Jesus'  name ; 
Salvation — shout  the  glorious  sound. 
Proclaim  it  to  the  world  around. 

3  Tell  ev'ry  fearful,  trembling  soul. 
That  gospel  grace  will  make  them  whole 
Invite  the  v/eary  popr  to  come  ; 

At  Jesus'  feast  there  still  is  room. 

4  Jesus — that  name  shall  calm  their  fears. 
Dispel  their  doubts,  and  dry  their  tears. 
Shall  ease  the  anxious  throbbing  breast. 
And  gi^e  the  v;eary  mourner  rest 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

5  Jesus — our  Prophet,  Saviour,  King, — 
For  Jesus,  grateful  praise  we  bring 
To  tliee,  from  whom  his  blessings  liow'd. 
To  thee,  our  Father  and  our  Go4  ! 

Exeter  Coll. 

413.    L.  M. 

The  Triumphs  of  the  exalted  Savieur.     Ps  ex.  1 — 4, 

1  Thus  the  eternal  Father  spake 
To  Christ  the  Son  :  "  Ascend  and  sit 
At  niv  ri2:ht  hand,  till  I  shall  make 
Thy  foes  submissive  at  thy  feet. 

9  From  Zion  shall  tliy  word  proceed  ; 
Thy  word,  the  sceptre  in  thy  hand, 
Shall  make  the  hearts  of  rebels  bleed, 
And  bow  tlieir  vtills  at  thy  command. 

3  Tliat  day  shall  show  thy  pow'r  is  great. 
When  siiints  shall  flock  with  willing  minds. 
And  sinners  croud  thy  temple  gate. 
Where  holiness  in  beauty  shines.** 

4  0  blessed  pow'r  !  0  o;lorious  day  1 
What  a  large  vict'ry  shall  ensue  I 
And  converts,  who  thy  grace  obey. 
Exceed  the  drops  of  morning  dew. 

Watts. 

414.  c.  M. 

A  threefold  Cord  is  not  easily  broken. 

1  The  Lord  in  pow*r  and  wisdom  reigns. 
With  everlasting  might  ; 
Unchanging  love  and  truth  maintains, 
And  beams  celestial  light. 

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PSALMS    AiND    HYMNS, 

2  No  human  mind  can  comprehend 

His  vast,  mysterious  plan  ; 
Nor  angels,  who  before  him  bend, 
His  boundless  nature  scan. 

5  0  trust  in  God,  each  trembling  soul ; 
Dispondency,  away  ! 
His  blessings  reach  from  pole  to  pole* 
A  plenitude  for  thee. 

4  Wisdom,  for  good,  doth  all  controul. 

And  love  and  pow'r  agree  ; 
This  threefold  cord,  believe,  my  soul. 
Can  never  broken  be. 

5  Unite  in  praise,  0  men,  jour  hearts. 

And  strike  the  golden  lyre ; 

Angels,  attune  your  golden  harps. 

And  sound  his  praises  high'r. 

S.  Streeter 

415.  c.  M. 

Christ's  Invitation. 

1  The  Saviour  calls  !  let  ev'ry  ear 
Attend  the  heav'nly  sound  ! 
Ye  doubting  souls  dismiss  your  fear  ! 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 

£  For  ev'ry  thirsty,  longing  heart. 
Here  streams  of  bounty  flow ; 
And  life  and  health,  and  bliss  impart 
To  banish  mortal  woe. 

3  Here  springs  of  sacred  pleasure  rise 

To  ease  your  ev'ry  pain  ] 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

immortal  fountain  !  full  supplies  I 
Nor  shall  jou  thirst  in  vain. 

4  Ye  sinnei*s  come,  'tis  mercy's  voice  ; 

The  gracious  call  obey  ; 
Mercy  invites  to  heav'niy  joys. 
And  can  you  yet  delay? 

5  Dear  Saviour,  draw  reluctant  hearts  ; 

To  thee  let  sinners  fly, 
And  take  the  bliss  thy  love  imparts. 
And  drink,  and  never  die. 

Unkno'.vn. 

416.    c.  M. 

These  are  they  which  came  out  of  great  Tribulatiori,  Set.*' 
Rev.  vii.  14. 

1  ''These  glorious  mindsjhow  blight  they  shine ! 

\A'hence  all  their  white  array? 
How  came  they  to  the  liappy  seats 
Of  everlasting  day  ?'' 

2  From  tort'ring  pains  to  endless  joys 

On  fiery  ^y heels  the>-  rode, 
And  strangely  wash'd  their  raiment  vs'.r.e 
In  Jesus'  dying  blood. 

S  Now  they  approach  a  spotless  God, 
And  bow  before  his  throne ; 
Their  warbling  harps  and  sacred  songs 
Adore  the  Holy  One. 

4  The  unveil 'd  trlories  of  his  face 
Among  his  saints  resiile, 
While  the  rich  treasure  of  his  grace 
Sees  all  their  wants  supplied. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMN«^. 

5  Tormenting  thirst  shall  leave  their  souls. 

And  hunger  flee  as  fast; 
The  fruit  of  life's  immortal  tree 
Shall  be  their  sweet  repast. 

6  The  Lamb  shall  lead  his  heav'nly  flock 

Where  living  fountains  rise, 
And  love  divine  shall  wipe  away 
The  sorrows  of  their  eyes. 

Watts. 

417.    L.  M. 

Desire  of  Wisdom  and  Obedience. 

1  Te\cii  us,  0  teach  us,  Lord  !  thy  way ; 
That  to  our  life's  remotest  day, 

By  thy  unerring  precepts  led, 

Our  feet  thy  heav'nly  paths  may  tread. 

2  Inform'dby  thee,  with  sacred  awe 
Our  hearts  shall  meditate  thy  law; 
And  with  celestial  wisdom  fill'd, 
'i  0  thee  a  pure  obedience  yield. 

3  Give  us  to  know  thy  will  ariglit, 
Thy  will  our  glory  and  delight ; 
That,  raisM  above  the  world,  the  mind 
In  thee  its  highest  good  may  find. 

4  0  turn  from  vanity  each  eye ! 

To  us  thy  quickening  strength  supply; 
And  with  thy  promis'd  mercy  cheer 
']  he  heart  devoted  to  thy  fear. 

Merrick, 


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PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

418.   H.   M. 

^*  Thanks  be  to  God  who  giveth  us  the  Victorr.*' 

1  Thanks  be  to  God,  the  Lord, 

The  victory  is  auis  ; 
And  hell  is  overcome 
By  Christ's  triumphant  powVsI 
The  monster  sin  in  chains  is  bound, 
And  death  has  felt  his  mortal  wound. 

2  Oppressed  with  guilt  and  wo 
In  darkness  long  we  lay. 
Till  Christ  on  earth  appeared, 
'i  hen  all  was  boundless  day : 

AVith  terror  struck,  the  host  of  night 
Fled  in  despair,  to  shun  the  light, 

3  Now  O'er  the  vanquish'd  tomb 
Behold  his  trophy  blaze, 

The  banner  of  the  cross 
That  pours  its  streaming  rays  ; 
To  mark  the  path  v/here  Jesus  trod  ;     ' 
And  upward  guide  our  steps  to  God. 

4  Give  thanks  to  God,  the  Lord, 
The  victory  is  won  ; 

And  up  the  path  to  heav'n 

Our  march  is  now  begun  : 
']  he  hymn  of  joy  exulting  raise, 
And  shout  aloud  the  Saviour's  praise. 

Drummond. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMXS. 

419.  CM. 

Prospect  of  the  universal  Spread  af  spiritual  Blessings. 

1  The  common  Parent,  Lord  of  all. 
Who  sits  enthron'd  above, 
AVith  perfect  wisdom  rules  the  world. 
And  with  impartial  love. 

£  Soon  mav  his  name  from  shore  tb  shore 
Sound  all  the  earth  abroad  ;   / 
And  distant  nations  know  and  love 
'1  heir  Saviour  and  their  God  ! 

3  The  day  will  come,  the  happy  day, 

Such  his  eternal  will, 
AMien  light,  and  truth,  and  grace  divine^ 
The  spacious  earth  shall  all. 

4  God  will  diffuse  the  blessings  round. 

So  richly  scatter'd  here; 
Till  the  creation's  utmost  bound, 
Shall  see,  adore,  and  fear. 

^-     Warts,  altU 

420.  WM. 

The  weeping  Seed-Time,  and  joyful  Harvest. 

1  The  darkened  sky — how  thick  it  low'rs! 
Troubled  with  storms,  and  big  with  show'rs ; 
No  cheerful  gleam  of  light  appears, 

But  nature  pours  forth  all  her  tears. 

2  Yet  let  the  sonsofg:race  revive; 

God  bids  the  soul  that  seeks  him, live; 
*  And  from  the  gloomiest  shade  of  night. 
Calls  forth  a  morning  of  delight. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS, 

3  The  seeds  of  ecstacy  unknown, 
Are  in  these  water'd  furrows  sown  ; 

See  the  green  Wades!  how  thick  theynse, 
And  with  fresh  verdure  bless  our  eyes ! 

4  In  secret  foldings  they  contain 
Unnumberd  ears  of  golden  grain ; 

And  heav-n  shall  pour  its  beams  around. 
Till  the  ripe  harvest  load  the  ground. 

5  Then  shall  the  trembling  mourner  come, 
And  find  his  sheaves  and  bear  them  home ; 
The  voice  long  broke  with  sighs  shall  sing. 
Till  heav'n  with  hallelujahs  ring. 

Doddridge. 

421.    L.  M. 

The  universal  Providence  of  God. 

1  The  earth  and  all  the  heav'nly  frame, 
1  heir  great  Creator's  love  proclaim  ; 
He  gives  the  sun  his  genial  powV, 
And  sends  the  soft  refreshing  show'r. 

2  The  ground  with  plenty  blooms  again. 
And  yields  her  various  fruits  to  men ; 
To  men,  who  from  thy  bounteous  hand 
Receive  the  gifts  of  ev'ry  land. 

3  Nor  to  the  human  race  alone 

Is  thy  paternal  goodness  shown  ; 
The  tribes  of  earth,  and  sea,  uid  air, 
Enjov  thv  universalis  care. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

4  Not  e-en  a  sparrow  yields  its  breath. 
Till  God  permits  tlie  stroke  of  death  : 
He  hears  the  ravens  when  they  call. 
The  Father  and  the  Friend  of  all  ! 

Gibbons. 

422.  c.  ai. 

The  Instability  of  worldly  Enjoyments. 

1  The  evils  that  beset  our  path. 

Who  can  prevent  or  cure  ? 
We  stand  upon  the  brink  of  death. 
When  most  we  seem  secure. 

2  If  we  to-day  sweet  peace  possess, 

It  soon  may  be  withdrawn  ; 
Some  cliange  may  plunge  us  in  distress. 
Before  to-morrow's  tfawn. 

3  Disease  and  pain  invade  our  health. 

And  find  an  easy  prey  ; 
And  oft,  when  least  expected,  w^ealth 
Takes  wings  and  flies  away. 

4  The  gourds  from  wliich  we  look  for  fruit. 

Produce  us  often  pain  ; 
A  worm  unseen  attacks  the  root. 
And  all  our  hopes  are  vain. 

5  Since  sin  has  filPd  the  earth  with  wo. 

And  creatures  fade  and  die  ; 
Lord  !  wean  our  hearts  from  things  below. 


And  fix  our  hjipes  on  high. 


Oiney  HymnF: 


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PSALMS    AND    HYMXS. 

423.  c.  M. 

Trust  in  God,  in  Prosperity  and  Adversity. 

1  The  Lord,  how  tender  is  his  love  ! 

His  justice,  how  august ! 
Hence,  all  her  fears  my  soul  derives. 
There,  anchors  all  her  trust. 

2  He  show'rs  the  manna  from  above, 

To  feed  the  barren  waste  ; 
Or  points  with  death  the  fiery  hail, 
And  famine  waits  the  blast. 

2  He  bids  distress  forget  to  groan. 
The  sick  from  anguish  cease  ; 
In  dungeons,  spreads  his  healing  wing 
And  softly  whispers  peace. 

4  His  pow-r  directs  the  rushing  wind. 

Or  tips  tlie  bolt  with  flame  ; 
His  goodness  smiles  in  ev*ry  breeze. 
And  warms  in  ev-ry  beam. 

5  For  us,  0  Lord  !  whatever  lot 

The  houi-s  commission'd  bring  ; 
Do  all  our  w  ith'ring  blessihgs  die, 
Or  fairer  clusters  spring  ; 

6  0  grant,  that  still  with  grateful  heart 

Our  years  resign'd  may  ran  I 
^Tis  thine  to  give  or  to  resume. 
And  may  thy  will  be  done  I 

-       '^_^-*.  Darwin. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

424  c.  M. 

Tho  Word  of  God  the  best  Guide  of  Tenth. 

1  The  morn  of  life,  how  fair  and  gay  ! 

Hov/  cheering  and  how  new  ! 
What  hopes  illume  each  op'ning  day. 
And  brighten  ev'ry  view  ! 

2  Youth's  ardent  mind,  with  joy  elate, 

Elastic  and  sincere. 
Suspects  no  ills  that  may  await. 
Nor  yields  a  thought  to  fear. 

$  But  slipp'ry  is  the  path  they  tread. 
In  pleasure's  dang'rous  way  ; 
A  thousand  snares  around  them  spread. 
And  oft  their  feet  betray. 

4  Kow  shall  they,  then,  their  course  pursue 

Through  life's  uncertain  road  ? 
What  friendly  hand  will  point  their  view 
To  duty  and  to  God  ? 

5  In  God's  own  word  the  way  is  sure. 

And  clear  to  ev'ry  eye  ; 
It  lords  us  in  a  path  secure 
i  o  brighter  worlds  on  high. 

6  0  be  this  word  our  constant  guide. 

Our  steadfast  hope  and  trust  I 
Tliis  ne'er  can  fiiil,  thouo:h  all  beside 


Shall  mingle  with  the  dust. 


Exeter  CoIJ. 


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425.     8,8,6s,  M. 

The  universal  Providence  of  God. 

1  The  mighty  God  who  rolls  t'^e  spheres, 
And  storms,  and  lire,  and  hail  prepares, 

And  guides  this  vast  machine. 
His  pow-rful  l.and  our  life  sustains, 
And  scatters  all  those  joys  and  pains, 

That  fill  this  chequer-d  scene. 

2  His  piercing  eye  at  once  surveys, 

^^  here  thousand  suns  and  systems  blaze 

And  where  the  sparrow  falls: 
Wlule  seraphs  time  their  harps  on  high 
His  ear  attends  the  softest  cry, 
When  liuaian  mis'ry  calls. 

3  Eternal  God  I   who  shall  not  fear, 
And  trust,  and  love,  with  soul  sincere, 

Tliine  awful  glorious  name  ! 
AVhile  man,  thy  creature,  swift  decays. 
Time  has  no  r^^easure  for  thy  days ; 

Thou  ever  art  the  same. 

J.  Taylor. 

426.  L.  31. 

Improvement  of  the  Shortness  of  Life. 

1  The  short-liv'd  day  declines  in  haste  ; 
The  night  of  death  approaches  fast ; 
"NN  ith  rapid  speed  the  moments  run. 
In  which  the  work  of  life  is  done. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

2  With  willing  hearts,  and  active  hands. 
Lord  !  may  we  practice  thy  commands. 
Improve  the  moments  as  they  fly, 
And  live  as  we  would  wish  to  die. 

Exeter  Coll. 

427.  s.  M. 

Light  and  Deliverance. 

1  The  trav'ller,  lost  in  night, 
Breathes  many  longing  sighs, 

And  marks  the  welcome  dawn  of  light, 
^Vlth  rapture  in  his  eyes. 

2  Thus  sweet  the  dawn  of  day 
AVhich  weary  sinners  find, 

When  mercy  with  reviving  ray 
Beams  o'er  the  fainting  mind. 

3  To  slaves  oppress'd  with  chains. 
How  kind,  how  dear  the  friend, 

Whose  gen'rous  hand  relieves  their  pains. 
And  bids  their  sorrows  end ! 

4  Thus  dear  that  Friend  divine, 
^Mio  rescues  captive  souls  ; 

Unbinds  the  galling  chains  of  sin, 
And  all  its  pow'r  controls. 

5  0  God  !  to  gospel  light 
Our  dawn  of  hope  we  owe; 

Once,  wand'ring  in  the  shades  of  night, 
And  sunk  in  hopeless  wo. 


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PSALMS    AND    IIYMXS. 

6  Thy  hand  redeem M  the  slave. 

And  set  the  prisoner  free  : 
Be  all  ue  are,  and  all  we  have, 

Devoted,  Lord,  to  thee  ! 

Mrs.  Steele. 

428.    c.  M. 

Prospect  of  Heaven. 

1  There  is  aland  of  pure  delight, 

AVhere  saints  immortal  reiijn  ; 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There,  everlastin^i:  spring  abides. 

And  never-with'ring  liow'rs; 

Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 

This  heav-nly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood. 

Stand  dress\l  in  living;  green  ; 
So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 
While  Jordan  rolFd  between. 

4  But  tim'rous  mortals  start  and  shrink. 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea  ; 
And  linger  s})iv'ring  on  the  Drink, 
And  tear  to  launch  away. 

5  0  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove^ 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love. 
With  clear  unclouded  eye©  : 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

6  Could  we  but  stand,  as  Moses  stood. 
And  view  the  landscape  o'er. 
Not  Jordan's  streams,  nor  death's  cold  flood. 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore ! 

Watts. 

429,  L.  M. 

Diviue  Mercy.     Ps.  cxxx. 

1  There  is  forgiveness,  Lord  !  with  thee. 
The  humble  penitent  to  cheer ; 

That  all,  who  thy  rich  mercy  see, 
jSIaj  hope  and  love,  as  well  as  fear. 

2  More  welcome  than  the  morning's  face 
To  those  who  long  for  breaking  day. 
Great  God  I  is  that  abundant  grace 
AVhich  thy  kind  promises  display. 

3  Our  trust  is  fix'd  upon  thy  word. 
Nor  shall  we  trust  thy  word  in  vain  : 
Let  contrite  souls  address  the  Lord, 
And  find  relief  from  all  their  pain. 

Exeter  Con. 

430.  c.  31. 

Earthl)^  and  heavenly  Treasures  compared.     Luke  xii.  33. 

1  These  mortal  joys,  how  soon  they  fade  I 

How  swift  they  pass  away  ! 
The  dying  flov/'r  reclines  its  head. 
The  beauty  of  a  day. 

2  Soon  are  these  earthly  treasures  lost, 

We  fondly  call  our  own ; 
Scarce  the  possession  can  we  boast, 
When  straight  we  find  thcra  gone. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

3  But  there  are  joys,  which  cannot  die, 

With  God  laid  up  in  store, 
Treasures  beyond  the  changing  sky, 
Brighter  tlian  golden  ore. 

4  The  seeds,  which  piety  and  love 

Have  scattered  here  below. 

In  the  fair  fertile  fields  above. 

To  ample  harvest  grow. 

Doddridge. 

431.  CM. 

Charity  essential  to  the  Christian  Character. 

1  Though  ev'ry  grace  our  speech  adornM 
That  flows  from  ev'ry  tongue ; 
Though  we  could  rise  to  loftier  strains 
Than  ever  angels  sung : 

£  Though  with  prophetic  lore  inspired. 
We  made  all  myst'ries  plain  ; 
Yet,  were  we  void  of  Christian  love. 
These  gifts  were  all  in  vain. 

3  Though  we  dispense  with  lib'ral  hand. 

Our  goods  to  feed  the  poor ; 
Or,  firm  to  conscience  and  to  truth, 
A  martyr^sfate  endure: 

4  Nay,  though  our  faith,  witli  boundless  pow'r 

Ki'en  mountains  could  remove  ; 
'Twere  all  in  vain  should  we  be  found 
Yet  strangers  still  to  love. 

Scotch  Paraphrase^. 


PSALMS    AsND    HYMNS. 

432.  L.  M. 

"  Thou  hast  beea  our  Dwelling  in  all  Generations."  Ps.xc.t. 

1  Thou,  Lord  I  through  ev'rj  changing  scene. 
Hast  to  thy  saints  a  refuge  been  ; 
Through  ev'ry  age,  eternal  God, 

Their  pleasing  home,  their  safe  abode* 

2  In  thee  our  fathers  sought  their  rest; 
In  thee  our  fathers  still  are  blessM  ; 
And,  while  the  tomb  confines  their  dust. 
In  thee  their  souls  abide,  and  trust, 

3  Lo  !  we  are  ris'n,  a  feeble  race. 
Awhile  to  fill  our  father's  place : 
Our  helpless  state  with  pity  view. 
And  let  us  share  their  refuge  too. 

4  Through  all  the  thorny  paths  we  trace 
In  this  uncertain  wilderness. 

When  friends  desert,  and  foes  invade. 
Revive  our  heart,  and  guard  our  head. 

5  To  thee  our  infant  race  we  leave  ; 
Them  may  their  fathers'  God  receive. 
That  voices  yet  unform'd  may  raise 
Succeeding  hymns  of  humble  praise  ! 

Doddridge.. 

433.  c.  M. 

Living  habitually  in  the  Fear  of  God. 

1  Thrice  happy  men,  who,  born  from  heav'n^ 
While  yet  they  travel  here. 
Each  day  of  life  with  God  begin, 
And  spend  it  in  kis  fear ! 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

2  Midst  hourly  cares,  may  we  present 

Our  oft''rings  to  thy  throne  : 
And,  while  the  world  our  hands  employ. 
Our  hearts  be  thine  alone. 

3  As  sanctified  to  noblest  ends, 

Be  each  refreshment  sought; 
And  by  each  various  providence 
Some  wise  instruction  brought* 

4  When  to  laborious  duties  call'd> 

Or  by  temptations  tried  ; 
We'll  seek  the  shelter  of  thy  wings, 
L  And  in  thy  strength  confide. 

5  As  dift'Tent  scenes  of  life  arise. 

Our  grateful  hearts  would  be 
With  thee,  amidst  the  social  band. 
In  solitude  with  thee. 

6  In  solid,  pure  delights  like  these. 

Let  all  our  days  be  past; 
Nor  shall  we  then  impatient  wish. 
Nor  shall  we  fear  the  last. 

Doddridge. 

434.  L.  M. 

Our  Poiticn  in  Life  appointed  by  God. 

1  Through  all  the  various  shifting  scene 
Of  life's  mistaken  ill  orgC'od, 

Thy  hand,  0  God  I  conducts  unseen. 
The  beautiful  vicissitude. 

2  Thou  givest  with  paternal  care, 
Howe'er  unjustly  we  complain. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

To  all,  their  necessary  share 

Of  joy  and  sorrow,  health  and  pain. 

3  All  things  on  earth,  and  all  in  heav'n. 
On  thy  eternal  will  depend  ; 

And  all  for  greater  good  were  giv'n. 
Would  man  pursue  th'  appointed  end. 

4  Be  this  our  care — to  all  beside 
Indift^'rent  let  our  wishes  be; 
Passion  be  calm,  subdu'd  be  pride, 

And  fix'd  our  souls,  great  God  I  on  thee. 

Liverpool  Old  Coll. 

435.  c.  M. 

God  immutable.     Ps.  cii. 

1  Through  endless  years  thou  art  the  same, 
0  ever  blessed  God ! 
Ages  to  come  shall  know  thy  name. 
And  spread  thy  praise  abroad. 

G  The  strong  foundations  of  the  earth 
Of  old  by  thee  were  laid  ; 
By  thee  the  beauteous  arch  of  heav'n, 
With  matchless  skill  was  made. 

3  Soon  shall  this  goodly  frame  of  things, 

Form'd  by  thy  powerful  hand, 
Be  like  a  vesture  laid  aside. 
And  chang'd  at  thy  command. 

4  But  thou,  O  God  !  art  still  the  same. 

And  endless  are  thy  days  ; 
Thy  bright  perfections  ever  shiae 
With  undiminished  rays. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMXS. 

5  Thy  servant's  children,  still  thy  care, 
Shall  own  their  fathers*  God, 
To  latest  time  thy  favour  share. 
And  spread  thy  praise  abroad. 

Tate,  alfd. 

436.  L.  M. 

Love  to  God  and  Man.     Matt.  xxii.  37 — 40. 

1  Thus  saith  the  first  and  great  commaud, — 
Let  all  thy  inward  pow'rs  unite 

To  love  thy  Maker  and  thy  God, 
AVith  utmost  vigour  and  delio-ht. 

2  Then  shall  thy  neighbour,  next  in  place. 
Thy  heart's  sincere  aiYection  prove  ; 
And  let  thy  wishes  for  thyself 
Measure  to  him  the  debt  of  love. 

3  But  while  these  sacred  truths  we  own, 
How  cold  remain  our  bosoms  still  ! 
Wake  our  best  passions,  God  of  love  ! 
And  mould  our  spirits  to  thy  will. 

Wattfe. 

437.  c.  M. 

The  distinguished  Goodness  of  God  to  Man. 

1  Thy  wisdom,  powV,  and  goodness.  Lord  ! 
In  all  thy  works  appear ; 
But  most  thy  praise  should  man  record, 
Man  thy  distinguished  care. 

5  From  thee  the  breath  of  life  he  drew  ; 
That  breath  thy  pbw'r  maintains  : 
Thy  tender  mercy,  ever  new, 
His  brittle  frame  sustains. 


PSALMS    AND    HYM^iS. 

S  Thy  providence,  his  constant  guard, 
Wnen  threafnin^  ills  impend, 
Or  will  th'  impending  danger  ward, 
Or  timely  succours  lend. 

4  Yet  nobler  gifts  demand  his  praise  ; 

Of  reason's  light  possess 'd  ; 
By  revelatlon^s  brighter  rays 
Still  more  divinely  bless'd. 

5  All  bounteous  Lord  !  thy  grace  impart : 

O  teach  us  to  improve 
Thy  gifts  with  ever  grateful  heart, 
And  crown  them  with  thy  love  ! 

Mrs.  Steele. 

438.  CM. 

God  the  Source  of  Consolation  and  Health. 

1  To  calm  the  sorrows  of  the  mind, 

Ourheav'nly  friend  is  nigh, 
To  wipe  the  anxious  tear  that  starts. 
Or  trembles  iu  the  eye. 

2  Thou  canst,  when  anguish  rends  the  heart. 

The  secret  wo  control  ; 
The  inward  malady  canst  heal. 
The  sickness  of  the  soul. 

3  Thou  canst  repress  the  rising  sigh. 

Canst  soothe  each  mortal  care  ; 
And  ev'ry  deep  and  heart-felt  groan 
Is  wafted  to  thine  ear. 

4  Thy  gracious  eye  is  watchful  still ; 

Thy  potent  arm  can  save 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

From  threat'ning  danger  and  disease. 
And  the  devouring  grave. 

5  Eternal  source  of  life  and  health, 
And  ev'ry  bliss  we  feel ! 
In  sorrow  and  in  joy  to  thee 

Our  grateful  hearts  appeal.  - 

Jervis. 

439.  L.  M. 

The  Vanity  of  earthly  Objects. 

1  The  trifling  joys  this  world  can  give, 
A  tliirsty  s©ul  can  ne'er  supply  ; 

A  soul,  which  hopes,  through  grace,  to  live 
in  realms  of  bliss  beyond  the  sky. 

2  Yet,  0  my  God,  I  would  not  slight 
The  smallest  of  thy  gifts  to  me  ; 
The  least  aftbrds  me  some  delight. 
And  shews  thy  mercy  rich  and  free. 

3  My  friends,  my  health,  my  daily  food — 

All  blessings  given  here  below, 
Proclaim  aloud  tiiat  thou  art  good — 
Thy  goodness  all  the  world  shall  know. 

4  But  O,  it  is  a  greater  joy. 

To  feel  my  heart  is  reconcil'd  ; 
To  know  thou  wilt  my  sins  destroy. 
And  claim  me  as  thy  ransom'd  child. 

5  In  thee,  dear  Lord,  I  stand  complete. 
It  is  enough — I  want  no  more  ! 
Prostrate  1  fall  before  thy  feet. 

And  all  thv  boundless  loVe  adore. 
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PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

6  Hence  then,  ye  trifling  joys  depart  1 
Joys,  transient  as  the  fading  flow'r  ; 
Jesus  the  Saviour  claims  my  heart, 
'Tis  his  by  purchase,  love,  and  povv-r. 

S.  Thompson. 

440.   L.  M.     _ 

Divine  Love  displayed  in  the  Blessings  of  the  Gospel - 

1  To  thee,  our  hearts,  eternal  King  ! 
Would  each  a  thankful  tribute  bring ; 
To  thee  their  humble  homage  raise, 
In  songs  of  ardent,  grateful  praise. 

2  All  nature  shows  thy  boundless  love» 
In  worlds  below,  and  worlds  above  ; 
But  in  thy  blessed  word,  we  trace  , 
The  richer  glories  of  thy  grace. 

3  There,  what  delightful  truths  are  giv'n  ; 
There  Jesus  shows  the  way  to  heav'n  ; 
His  name  salutes  the  listening  ear. 
Revives  the  heart,  and  checks  the  fear. 

4  There  Jesus  bids  our  sorrows  cease, 
And  gives  the  laboring  conscience  peace 
Raises  our  grateful  feelings  high, 

And  points  to  mansions  in  the  sky. 

5  For  love  like  this,  0  may  our  song 
To-endless  years  thy  praise  prolong  ; 
And  distant  climes  thy  name  adore, 
lill  time  and  nature  are  no  more ! 

Exeter  Coif. 


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PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

441.    L.   31. 

C  hiist  the  Sun  of  Rij;hteousness.     Ps.  xxxvii. 

1  To  thee,  0  God  !  we  homage  pay, 
Source  of  the  lii2:ht  that  rules  the  day  ! 
AVho,  while  he  t^ilds  all  nature's  frame, 
Ueilccts  thy  rays,  and  speaks  thy  name. 

2  In  louder  strains  we  sing  that  grace 
Which  gave  the  Sun  of  righteousness  ; 
Wiiose  nobler  liii;ht  salvation  brings. 
And  scatters  healing  from  his  wings. 

if  O  may  his  glories  stand  confessed, 
From  north  to  south,  from  east  to  west ! 
Successful  may  his  gospel  run 
Wide  as  the  circuit  of  the  sun  ! 

4  When  shall  that  radiant  sun  arise. 
Where,  fix*d  on  high  in  purer  skies, 
Christ  all  his  lustre  shall  display 
Through  realms  of  never-ending  day  ! 

Doddridge. 

442.  L.  31. 

Divine  Protection.     Ps.  cxxi. 

1   To  those  bright  realm*  we  lift  our  eyes  ; 
Those  realms  of  bliss  beyond  the  skies, 
Whence  all  our  help  our  soul  derives  ; 
There  our  almighty  refuge  lives. 

£  He  lives,  the  everlasting  God, 

AN  ho  built  the  world,  who  spread  the  flood  ! 
The  heav'ns,  with  all  their  host,  he  made, 
And  the  dark  regions  of  the  dead. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

3  He  guides  our  feet,  he  guards  our  way  ; 
His  morning  smiles  bless  all  the  day ; 
He  spreads  the  ev'ning  veil  and  keeps 
The  silent  hours  while  Israel  sleeps. 

4  His  servants,  thus  divinely  bless'd 
May  rise  secure,  securely  rest  ; 
Their  holy  Guardian's  wakeful  eyes 
Admit  no  slumber  nor  surprise. 

5  With  grateful  hearts  his  care  we  own  ; 
Still  may  we  go,  and  still  return. 
Safe  in  the  Lord  ;  still  may  his  care 
Defend  our  lives  from  ev'ry  snare  ! 

Watts,  alt'd. 

443.  c.  M. 

The  Power  of  God. 

1  'TwAs  God  who  form'd  the  rolling  spheres. 

And  stretch'd  the  boundless  skies  ; 
Who  form'd  the  plan  of  endless  years, 
And  bade  the  ages  rise. 

2  From  everlasting  is  his  might. 

Immense  and  unconfin-d  : 
He  pierces  through  the  realms  of  light. 
And  rides  upon  the  wind. 

S  He  darts  along  the  burning  skies  ; 
Loud  thunders  round  him  roar  : 
All  heav'n  attends  him  as  he  flies, 
A^d  hell  proclaims  his  powV. 

4  He  speaks,  and  nature's  wheels  vStand  still  ; 
They  cease  their  wonted  round  : 
The  mountains  melt ;  the  trembling  hills 
Forsake  their  ancient  bound. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMXS. 

5  He  .-cutters  nutions  with  his  breath  ; 
The  «catter-d  nations  fly  : 
Blue  pestilence,  and  wasting  death. 
Confess  the  Godhead  nigh. 

G  Ye  worlds,  with  ev'ry  living  thing 
Fulfil  his  high  command  : 
Pay  duteous  homage  to  your  King, 
And  own  his  ruling  hand  ! 

Liverpool  Old  Coll. 

444.  L.  M. 

The  Prayer  of  the  Dying  Christian. 

1   The  hour  of  my  departure's  come  ; 
I  hear  the  voice  that  calls  me  home  ; 
At  last,  O  Lord  I  let  trouble  cease. 
And  let  thy  servant  die  in  peace. 

'2  The  race  appointed  I  have  run  ; 
The  combat's  o'er,  the  prize  is  won  ; 
And  now  my  witness  is  on  high. 
And  now  my  record's  in  the  sky. 

5  I  leave  the  world  without  a  tear, 
Save  for  the  friends  I  hold  so  dear  ; 
To  heal  their  sorrows,  Lord  !  descend^ 
And  to  the  friendless,  prove  a  friend  ! 

4  I  come,  I  come,  at  thy  command, 
I  yield  my  spirit  to  thy  hand  ; 
Stretch  forth  thine  everlasting  arms. 
And  shield  me  in  the  last  alarms. 
SO* 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

5  The  hour  of  my  departure's  come, 
I  hear  the  voice  that  calls  me  home  ; 
Now,  O  my  God  !  let  trouble  cease  ; 
Now  let  tliy  servant  die  in  peace. 

Logan. 

445.  L.  M. 

Seed-Time  and  Harvest. 

1  The  rising  morn,  the  closing  day, 
Repeat  thy  praise  with  grateful  voice  ; 
Both,  bounteous  Lord  !  thy  pow'r  display^ 
And  laden  w  ith  thy  gifts'  rejoice. 

2  Earth's  wide  extended,  varying  scenes. 
All  smiling  round,  thy  bounty  show  ; 
From  seas  or  clouds,  lull  magazines, 
Thy  rich  diffusive  blessings  flow. 

3  Now  earth  receives  the  precious  seed,. 
Which  thy  hidiilgent  hand  prepares  ; 
And  nourislies  the  future  bread. 
And  ansvvers  all  the  sowers  cares. 

4  Thy  sweet  refreshing  showVs  attend. 
And  through  the  ridges  gently  flow, 
Soft  on  the  springing  corn  descend  ; 
And  thy  kind  blessing  makes  it  grow. 

5  Thy  goodness  crowns  the  circling  year, 
Thy  paths  drop  fatness  all  around ; 
The  barren  wilds  thy  praise  declare, 
And  echoing;  hills  return  the  sound. 


PftALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

-6  Ueve  spreading  flocks  adorn  the  plain  ; 
There  plenty  ev'ry  charm  displays; 
Thy  bounty  clothes  each  lovely  scene, 
And  joyful  nature  shouts  thy  praise. 

Mrs.  Steele. 

446.   L.  M. 

Th.e  Institution  of  the  Lord's  Supper. 

1  'TwAs  on  that  dark  and  mournful  night 
AVIien  pow'rs  of  earth  and  hell  arose 
Again?)t  the  Son  of  God's  delight. 

And  friend  be  tray  M  him  to  his  foes. 

2  Before  the  mournful  scene  began, 

He  took  the  bread,  and  bless 'd,  and  brake; 
AVhat  love  through  all  his  actions  ran; 
What  wondrous  words  of  grace  he  spake  ! 

3  "  This  is  my  body,  broke  for  sin. 
Receive  and  eat  the  living  food  ; 

Then  took  the  cup,  and  bless'd  the  wine, 
'Tis  the  new  covenant  in  my  blood." 

4  "  In  mem'ry  of  your  dying  Lord, 

Do  this,'*  said  he,  "  till  time  shall  end; 
Meet  at  my  table,  and  record 
The  love  of  your  departed  Friend." 

5  Jesus,  thy  feast  we  celebrate. 

We  show  thy  death,  we  sing  thy  name 
Till  thou  return,  and  we  shall  eat 
The  marriage-supper  of  the  Lamb. 

Watts. 


I'SALMS    AND    HVMNS. 

447.  L.  M. 

The  Christian  Farewell.     2  Cor.  xiii. 

1  Thy  presence,  ever-living  God ! 

Wide  through  all  nature  spreads  abroad  : 
Thy  watchful  eyes,  which  never  sleep. 
In  ev'ry  place  thy  children  keep. 

2  While  near  each  other  we  remain. 
Thou  dost  our  lives  and  pow'rs  sustain ; 
And  when  apart  rejoice  to  share 

Thy  counsels,  and  thy  gracious  care. 

3  To  thee  we  now  commit  our  ways. 
And  still  implore  thy  heav'nly  grace  ; 
Still  cause  thy  face  on  us  to  shine, 
And  guard  and  guide  us  still  as  thine. 

4  Give  us  w^ithin  thy  house  to  raise 
Again  united  songs  of  praise. 
Or,  if  that  joy  no  more  be  known. 
Give  us  to  meet  around  thy  throne. 

Doddridge. 

448.  L.  M. 

God  the  Protector  of  Innocence. 

1  Thine  is  the  throne,  beneath  thy  reign. 
Great  King  of  kings  I  the  tribes  profane 
Behold  their  dream  of  conquest  o'er. 
And  vanish,  to  be  seen  no  more. 

2  What  eyes  like  thine,  eternal  Sire  ! 
Thro' sin's  dark  mazes  can  inquire  ? 
What  hand  like  thine,  to  virtue's  foes 
Such  awful  judgments  can  oppose  ? 


FSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

3  The  meek  observer  of  thy  laws 

To  thee  commits  his  injurM  cause  : 
111  thee,  each  anxious  fear  resigned 
The  fatherless  a  father  find. 

4  Thou,  Lord  !  thy  servant's  wish  canst  read^ 
Ere  from  their  lips  the  pray'r  proceed  : 
'Tis  thine,  the  drooping  heart  to  cheer, 

To  wipe  away  the  starting  tear ; 

5  To  vindicate  the  suffVer's  cause, 
To  rescue  fiom  oppression's  jaws. 
To  nni)  the  haughty  tyrant's  will. 
And  bid  the  sons  of  pride  be  still. 

Merricl^ 

449.  s.  M. 

The  Saints  Enjoyment  of  God. 

1  The  great  Jehovah  reigns 
Upon  a  throne  sublime; 

And  from  his  own  eternity 
Sees  tlie  wide  waste  of  time. 

2  This  great  Jehovah's  mine  ! 
Each  saint  in  rapture  cries ; 

And  to  this  everlasting  rock 
The  joyful  spirit  fiies. 

3  From  this  immortal  spring. 
Immense  salvation  flow^s  ; 

And  with  the  wonders  of  his  love. 
The  grateful  bosom  glow  s* 


PSALMS    AND    IIYMJSS. 

4  His  name  shall  be  our  song, 
While  life  and  breath  are  giv'n : 

And  his  unceasing  praise  shall  run 
Through  all  the  jojs  of  heav'n. 

Unknown. 

450.  c.  M. 

'  Come  unto  me,  all  yc  that  labour  and  are  heavy  laden  ; 
and  I  will  give  you  rest." 

1  Thus  to  believers,  while  below, 

Has  God  his  love  expressed  ;  J 

My  presence  still  shall  with  you  go,  * 

And  I  will  give  you  rest. 

2  This  as  a  comfort  each  shall  know% 

The  sweetest  and  the  best; 
My  presence  shall  with  them  abide. 
And  I  will  give  them  rest. 

3  Though  with  affliction's  swelling  tide 

You  sorely  are  oppressed  ; 
My  presence  shall  with  you  abide. 
And  I  will  give  you  rest. 

4  When  death  with  solemn  call  is  near. 

Still  lean  upon  my  breast ; 
My  presence  shall  support  you  there. 
And  I  will  give  you  rest. 

5  Then  let  his  praise  be  our  employ. 

Till  we're  of  heav'n  possess  d  ;• 
Till  God  imparts  celestial  joy. 
And  gives  us  endless  rest. 

Unknown. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

451.   s.  M. 

Preserving  Grace.     Jude  24,  25. 

1  To  God  the  only  wise, 
Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 

Let  all  the  saints  below  the  skies, 
Their  humble  praises  bring. 

2  By  his  unfading  love, 
His  counsel,  and  his  care. 

Displayed  in  mercy  from  above. 
He  guards  from  evYy  snare. 

S  He  will  present  our  souls, 
Unblemish'd  and  complete. 

Before  the  glory  of  his  face, 
\N  ith  joys  divinely  great. 

4  There  all  his  numerous  sons 
Shall  meet  around  his  throne. 

Shall  bless  the  conduct  of  his  grace. 
And  make  his  wonders  known. 

5  To  God  the  only  v.ise. 
All  majesty  belongs. 

And  be  his  powV  and  grace  ador*d 
In  everlasting  songs. 

Watts. 

452.  c.  M. 

1  he  Mission  of  Christ. 

To  God,  the  great  redeeming  cause. 

Let  men  and  angels  sing ; 
"Who  sent  liis  Sou  with  powVand  love. 

To  conquer  all  our  sin. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

Z  To  raise  the  wretched  by  his  grace. 
From  their  abyss  of  wo ; 
And  make  hi^  love  to  all  our  race. 
In  gentle  currents  flow. 

3  To  reconcile  the  world  to  God, 

The  Saviour  left  the  skies  ; 
And  loud  proclaimed  the  sacred  word. 
Which  bids  our  joys  ariae. 

4  His  doctrine  pure,  his  precepts  just. 

In  bright  example  shine  ; 
Through  all  the  ea.^th,  his  love  and  grace 
Proclaim  a  pow'r  divine* 

5  That  pow'r  shall  conquer  all  his  foes. 

And  bring  them  home  to  God ; 
Shall  ail  hisboundJess  love  disclose — 
Hosanna  to  the  Lord. 

D.  Pickering. 

453.  c.  M. 

The  Love  of  Christ. 

1  To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name. 

Awake  the  sacred  song  I 
O  may  his  love — immortal  flame  ! 
Tune  ev*ry  heart  and  tongue. 

2  His  love,  what  mortal  thought  can  reach ! 

Wliat  mortal  tongue  display  I 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch. 
In  wonder  dies  away. 

3  He  left  his  radiant  throne  on  high. 

Left  the  bright  realms  of  bliss. 


rSALiMS    AND    HYMNS. 

And  came  to  earth  to  bleed  and  die ! 
Was  ever  love  like  this  ? 

4  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 
Our  aun.hle  thanVs  to  thee  ; 
May  evTv  heart  with  rapture  say, 
"  The  vSaviour  died  for  me." 

Unknown. 

454.  L.  M. 

God,  the  Portion  ©f  his  Saints. 

1  The  rifjhteous  Lord,  supremely  great. 
Maintains  his  universal  state ; 

O'e.  all  the  earth  his  pow'r  extends, 
Allheav'n  before  his  footstool  bends. 

2  Yet  justice  still  with  pow'r  presides. 
And  mercy  all  his  empire  guides  ; 
Mercy  and  truth  are  his  delight, 
And  saints  are  lovely  in  his  sight. 

3  No  more,  ye  wise,  your  v/isdom  boast. 
No  more,  ye  strong,  your  valour  trust; 
No  more,  ye  rich,  survey  your  store. 
Elate  with  heaps  of  shining  ore. 

4  Glory,  ye  saints  in  this  alone. 

That  God,  your  God  to  you  is  known  ;^ 
lliat  you  have  own'd  his  sovereign  sway, 
Tliat  you  have  felt  his  cheeriniz;  ray. 

5  Our  wisdom,  wealth,  and  pow*r  we  find, 
In  one  Jehovah  all  combined ; 

On  him  we  fix  our  roving  eyes. 
And  all  our  souls  in  rapture  rise. 
31 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

6  All  else  which  we  our  treasures  call 
May  in  one  fatal  moment  fall ; 
But  nought  their  happiness  can  move 
Who  trust  in  God's  unbounded  love. 

Unknown. 

455.  L.  M. 

Remembrance  of  Christ. 

1  "  This  do  in  mem'ry  of  your  friend,^ 
Such  was  the  Saviour's  last  request. 
Who  all  the  pangs  of  death  endur'd. 
That  we  might  live  forever  bless'd. 

2  Yes,  we'll  record  thy  matchless  love, 
Thou  dearest,  tend 'rest,  best  of  friends ! 
Thy  dying  love  the  noblest  praise 

Of  long  eternity  transcends. 

3  *Tis  pleasure  more  than  earth  can  give, 
Thy  goodness  through  these  veils  to  see; 
Thy  table  food  celestial  yields, 

And  happy  they  who  sit  with  thee. 

4  But  oh!  what  vast  transporting  joys 
Shall  fill  our  breasts,  our  tongues  inspire, 
When,  join'd  with  the  celestial  trai^. 
Our  grateful  souls  thy  love  admire !   ^^ 

5  When  these  vile  bodies,  all  refin'd. 
Perfect  and  glorious  as  thy  own, 
Unwearied  shall  our  minds  obey. 
And  join  in  worship  near  thy  throne. 

Dublin  Con. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

456.  L.  M. 

Fast.     Isa.  Iviii.  6,  ScC 

1  This  is  the  fast  the  Lord  doth  choose, 
Each  heavy  burtiieii  to  undo ; 
The  bands  of  wickedness  to  loose. 
And  let  the  captive  freedom  know. 

'2  Let  ev'ry  vile  and  sinful  yoke 
Of  servile  bondage,  and  of  fear, 
By  mercy,  love,  and  truth,  be  broke  ; 
From  sorrow's  eye  wipe  ev'ry  tear. 

3  Yes,  to  tlie  hungry  deal  thy  bread. 
Bring  to  thine  house  the  outcast  poor ; 
O  let  the  fainting  soul  be  fed. 

Nor  spurn  the  needy  from  thy  door. 

4  And  when  thine  eyes  the  naked  see. 
The  needed  garment  fhen  bestow^ ; 
To  thine  own  flesh  most  tender  be. 
To  all  thy  charity  must  flow. 

5  This  did  the  Saviour  of  our  race. 
Himself,  the  bread  of  life  did  give; 
Loos'd  all  our  burdens  by  his  grace ; 
The  outcast  poor  in  Jesus  live. 

6  We  are  his  flesh  ;  he  did  not  hide 
Himself  from  us,  in  all  our  wo; 
But  freely  gave  himself,  and  died. 
That  we  his  boundless  love  might  know. 

H.  Ballou, 


PSALMS    AND    HYM^S. 

457.  L.  M. 

God  dwelling  with  the  Humble. 

1  Thus  saith  the  high  and  lofty  One, 
''  I  sit  upon  my  holy  throne  ; 
My  name  is  God,  1  dwell  on  high. 
Dwell  in  my  own  eternity. 

S  But  I  descend  to  worlds  below. 
On  earth  I  have  a  mansion  too ; 
The  humble  spirit  and  contrite 
Is  an  abode  of  my  dehght. 

3  The  humble  soul  my  words  revive, 
I  bid  the  mourning  sinner  live  ; 
Heal  all  the  broken  hearts  1  find. 
And  ease  the  sorrows  of  the  mind. 

4  When  I  contend  against  their  sin, 

I  make  them  know  hov/  vile  they've  been  ; 
But  should  my  wrath  forever  Sinoke 
Their  souls  would  &?nk  beneath  the  stroke.'' 

5  O  may  thy  pard'ning  grace  be  nigh, 
Lest  we  should  fair!,  despair  ;ind  die  ! 
Thus  shall  our  better  thoughts  approve 
The  methods  of  thy  chasi'ning  love. 

Watts. 

458.  s.  M. 

Praise  to  God  from  all  Nations.     Ps.  cxvii. 

1  Thy  name.  Almighty  Lord 

Shall  sound  through  distant  lands; 

Great  is  thy  grace,  and  sure  thy  word. 
Thy  truth  forever  stands. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

2  Far  be  thine  honours  spread  ; 

Long  may  thy  praise  endure, 
Till  morning  light  and  ev-ning  shade 

Shall  be  exchang-^d  no  more. 

®  ITT 

W  atts. 

459.  c.  M. 

Blessings  of  the  Divine  Presence. 

1  Thy  presence,  Lord,  gives  pure  delight. 

Our  sorrows  takes  away. 
Dispels  the  darkness  of  our  night. 
And  spreads  effulgent  day. 

2  Like  water  to  the  thirsty  soul 

Are  flowings  of  thy  love, 
Thy  spirit  sways  with  soft  control, 
And  bears  our  thoughts  above, 

3  AVhy  should  we  then  decline  from  thee  r 

In  search  of  folly  rove  r 
Or  strive  to  set  our  passions  free 
From  the  soft  bands  of  love. 

4  Extend  around  thy  loving  arms. 

Infold  us  in  thy  breast. 
Where,  captives  to  resistless  charms, 
Our  wav'ring  souls  may  rest. 

5  Raise  in  our  breast  aquick'ning  zeal, 

That  faith  which  works  by  love  ; 
And  to  our  strengthened  eyes  reveal 
Our  life  in  Christ  above. 

H.  Ballou. 
31* 


PSALMS  AND  HYMNS. 

460.  c.  M. 

Blessings  of  Providence  and  Redemption. 

1  Thy  goodness.  Lord !  our  souls  confess. 
Thy  goodness  we  adore ; 
A  spring  whose  blessings  neyer  fail, 
A  sea  without  a  shore* 

£  Sun,  moen,  and  stars,  thy  love  attest 
In  ev'ry  golden  ray ; 
Love  draws  the  curtains  of  the  night, 
And  love  returns  the  day. 

S  Thy  bounty  evVy  season  crowns 
With  all  the  bliss  it  yields  ; 
With  joyful  clusters  loads  the  vine, 
With  strength'ning  grain  the  fields, 

4  But  chiefly  thy  compassions,  Lord ! 
Are  in  the  gospel  seen; 
There,  like  the  sun,  thy  mercy  shines. 
Without  a  cloud  between. 

Berridge. 

461.    L.  M. 

Praise  for  Providence.     Matt.  v.  45.     Acts.  xiv.  17. 

1  Thy  ways,  O  Lord,  with  wise  design, 
Are  fram'd  upon  thy  throne  above. 
And  e\^ry  dark  or  bending  line 
Meets  in  the  centre  of  thy  love. 

£  With  feeble  light,  and  half  obscure. 
Poor  mortals  thine  arrangements  view, 
Not  knowing  that  the  least  are  sure, 
And  the  mysterious  just  and  true. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS, 

3  Thy  flock,  thine  uwn  peculiar. care. 
Though  now  thej  soeni  to  roam  uney'cU 
Are  led  or  driven  only  where 

They  best  and  safest  may  abide. 

4  They  neither  know,  nor  trace  the  way ; 
But,  trwsting  to  thy  piercing  eye. 
None  of  their  feet  to  ruin  stray. 

Nor  shall  the  weakest  fail  or  die. 

5  Our  favoured  souls  shall  meekly  learn 
To  lay  our  reason  at  thy  throne ; 

Too  weak  thy  secrets  to  discern. 
We  II  trust  thee  for  our  guide  alone. 

Rippon's  Coll, 

462.  L.  M. 

■\Ve  Walk  by  Faith,  not  by  Sight. 

1  'Tis  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come 

V.  e  walk  through  deserts  dark  as  night ; 
Till  we  arrive  at  heav'n  our  home, 
Faith  is  our  guide  and  truth  our  light. 

2  The  want  of  sight  sli'^  well  supplies  ; 
She  makes  tlie  pearly  gates  appear  : 
Far  into  distant  world  3  she  piies. 
And  brings  eternal  'glories  near. 

3  Cheerful  we  tread  the  desert  throu2,h, 
\»  hdo  faHh  receives  a  heav'n;  7  lay, 
Tliough  lix  ns  roar,  a  id  tempests  blow. 
And  rocks  and  dangeisnli  tiie  way. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

4  So  Abr'am,  by  divine  command, 
Left  his  own  house  to  walk  with  God  : 
His  faith  beheld  the  promised  land. 
And  fir'd  his  zeal  along  the  road. 

Watts, 

463.  c.  M. 

Praise  for  the  Gospel.     Ps.  xcvL  1.      Luke  iii.  5y6^ 

1  To  our  Almighty  Mak«r,  God, 

New  honours  be  address'd  ; 

His  great  salvation  shines  abroad. 

And  makes  the  nations  blest. 

2  He  spake  the  word  to  Abr'am  first. 

His  truth  fulfils  his  grace  ; 
Thje  Gentiles  make  his  name  their  trust. 
And  learn  his  righteousness. 

3  Let  the  whole  earth  liis  love  proclaim^ 

With  all  her  different  tongues ; 
And  spread  the  honours  of  his  name. 
In  melody  aud  songs. 

Watts. 

464.  H.  M. 

Grateful  Praise. 

1  To  your  Creator  God, 
Your  great  Preserver,  raise, 
Ye  creatures  of  his  hand. 
Your  highest  notes  of  praise  : 
Let  ev'ry  voice  proclaim  his  pow'r. 
His  name  adore,  and  loud  rejoice. 


PSALMS    AND    IIYMXS. 

2  Thou  source  of  li^ht  and  lieaf, 
Bright  sov'rci^:n  of  tiie  ilay, 
Disjiensina  blessings  round, 
With  all  diftusive  ray  ; 

From  morn  to  night  with.  e\ 'rj  beai^i, 
Record  his  name,  who  maile  tliec  bright. 

3  Fair  regent  of  the  night, 
Witli  all  thy  starry  train, 
AViuch  rise  in  silent  hosts. 
To  gild  the  azure  plain  ; 

VChh  countless  rays  declare  his  name, 
Prolong  the  theme,  reflect  his  jjraise. 

4  Let  all  the  creatures  join. 
To  celebrate  his  name, 
And  all  their  various  pow'rs 
Assist  th'  exalted  theme. 

Let  nature  raise  frou)  ev'ry  tongue 
A  general  song  of  graceful  praise. 

5  But  oh  !  from  human  tongues. 
Should  noblei'  praises  flow  ; 
And  ev^T  thankful  lieart. 
With  warm  devotion  glow  ; 

Your  voices  raise,  ye  highly  blest ; 
Above  the  rest,  declare  his  praise. 
Mi>.  Steele. 

465.  s.  M. 

Benediction. 

I  Thy  benediction,  L'^rd, 

Upon  us  now  bestow  ; 
O  bless  us  with  thy  sacred  v.ord, 

And  light  the  path  we  go. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

2  Impress  upon  each  mind 
Thy  truth,  in  mercy.  Lord, 

And  that  we  may  salvation  find. 
May  each  the  same  regard. 

3  Now  unto  God  on  high. 
Be  glory  ever  giv'n  : 

0  fit  our  longing  souls  to  fly. 
And  dv/ell  with  thee  in  heav'n. 

Kneeland 

466.  h.  M. 

The  Grave  destroyed. 

1  Unveil  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb. 
Take  this  new  treasure  to  thy  trust; 
And  give  these  sacred  relics  room 
To  slumber  in  thy  silent  dust. 

2  No  pain,  no  grief,  no  anxious  fear 
Invade  thy  bounds  ;  no  mortal  woes 
Can  reach  the  peaceful  sleeper  here. 
Whilst  angels  watch  its  soft  repose. 

3  So  Jesus  slept ;  God's  dying  Son 

Past  through  the  grave  and  blest  the  bed; 
Here  we  may  rest  till  from  his  throne 

1  he  morning  break,  and  pierce  the  shade. 

4  Break  from  his  throne,  illustrious  morn  ! 
Attend,  0 grave,  his  sov'reign  word  ! 
Restore  thy  trust ;  the  glorious  form 
Will  then  arise  to  meet  the  Lord. 

Watts. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

467.  H.  31. 

God  our  Preserver  in  a  sickly  Season.     Ps.  cxxi. 

1  Upward  we  lift  our  eyes,  ^ 
From  God  is  all  our  aid ; 

The  God  who  built  the  skies. 
And  earth's  foundation  laid  : 
God  is  the  tow'r  to  which  we  fly  : 
His  grace  is  nigh  in  ev'ry  hour. 

2  Our  feet  shall  never  slide. 
Or  fall  in  fatal  snares, 

Since  God,  our  Guard  and  Guide, 

Defends  us  from  our  fears. 
Those  wakeful  eyes,  tliat  never  sleep. 
Shall  Israel  keep,  when  dangers  rise. 

3  No  burning  heats  by  day, 
Nor  blasts  of  ev'ning  air. 
Shall  take  our  health  away. 
If  God  be  with  us  there. 

Thou  art  our  sun,  and  thou  our  shade. 
To  guard  our  head  by  night  or  noon. 

4  Hast  thou  not  giv*n  thy  word 
To  save  our  souls  from  death? 
And  we  can  trust  thee,  Lord ! 
'I'o  keep  our  mortal  breath : 

V\'e"ri  go  and  coiiie,  nor  fear  to  die. 
Till  from  on  high  thou  call  us  home. 


PSALM3    AND    HYMNS. 

368.  L.  M. 

The  Christian  Sabbath. 

1  We  bless  thee  for  this  sacred  claj, 

Thoi],  who  hast  evjy  blessing  giv'n. 
Which  sends  the  dreams  of  earth  away. 
And  yields  a  glin^pse  of  opening  heaven; 

2  Rich  day  of  holy,  thoughtful  rest! 
May  we  improve  thv  calm  repose, 
And  in  God's  service  truly  bless'd. 
Forget  the  world,  its  joys  and  woes. 

3  Lord,  may  thy  truth,  upon  the  heart 
Now  fall  and  dwell,  as  heav'nly  dew, 
And  fiow'rs  of  grace  in  freshness  start 
Where  once  the  weeds  of  error  grew. 

4  May  pray'r  now  lift  her  sacred  wings, 
Contented  with  tliat  aim  alone 

Vf  hich  bears  her  to  the  Kin.ir  of  kings, 
And  rests  her  at  liis  slieit'riiig  throne. 

Uiiknov.ii. 

469.  c.  M. 

The  Perfections  of  God  displayed   in  his  Works. 

1  We  sing  th*  Almighty   pow'r  of  God, 

Vv  ho  bade  the  mountains  ri^e ; 
Who  spread  the  flowing  seas  abroad, 
And  built  the  lofty  skies. 

2  We  sing  i\\e  wisdom  that  ordain'd 

I'he  sun  to  rule  the  day  : 
The  moon  shines  full  at  liis  command, 
And  all  the  stars  obey. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

3  We  sing  the  goodness  of  tlie  Lord, 

Who  tills  the  earth  with  food; 
Who  form'd  his  creatures  by  his  word. 
And  then  pronouucM  them  good, 

4  Lord  how  thy  wonders  are  displayed 

Where'er  we  turn  our  eyes, 
Whether  we  view  the  ground  we  tread, 
Or  gaze  upon  the  skies. 

5  Creation,  vast  as  it  may  be, 

Is  subject  to  thy  will: 
There's  not  a  place  where  we  can  flee, 
But  thou  art  with  us  still. 

8  On  thee  each  moment  we  depend; 
We  live  beneath  thine  eye  : 
0  may  we  ne'er  that  God  oflFend, 
Who  is  for  ever  nigh ! 

Watts,  altM. 

470.  L.  M. 

Patience.     Isa.  xxx.  18. 

1  Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  heirs  of  hope ! 
And  let  his  word  support  your  soul : 
Well  can  he  bear  your  courage  up. 
And  all  your  foes  and  fears  control. 

2  He  waits  his  own  well-chosen  hQur 
His  treasur'd  mercy  to  display ; 
And  his  paternal  bosom  melts. 
While  wisdom  dictates  the  delay. 

$  Bless'd  are  the  patient  souls  that  bow 
With  jYieek  submission  to  his  will  ; 
5^ 


psalMs  and  hymns. 

Though  sorrows  press,  they  firmly  trusty 
And  in  the  midst  of  storms  are  still : 

4  Until  their  Father's  well  known  voice 
Awakes  their  silence  into  songs; 
Then  earth  grows  vocal  with  his  praise, 
And  heav'n  the  grateful  shout  prolongs. 

Doddridge, 

471.  CM. 

Human  Frailty. 

1  AVeak  and  irresolute  is  man  : 
'i  he  purpose  of  to-day, 
Woven  with  pains  intoliis  plan, 
To-morrow  rends  away. 

^  Some  foe  to  his  upright  intent 

Finds  out  his  weaker  part; 
Virtue  engages  his  assent, 
But  pleasure  wins  his  heart. 

3  Life  leads  in  paths  of  doubtful  leno-th 

Through  dangers  little  known: 
A  stranger  to  superior  strennh, 
Man  vainly  trusts  his  own. 

4  But  oars  alone  can  ne'er  prevail 

To  reach  the  distant  coast; 
The  breath  of  heav'n  must  swell  the  sail, 

Ur  all  the  toil  is  lost. 

Cou-per. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

472.  c.  31. 

Anxiety  reproved. 

j    We  would  not  seek,  with  God  our  friend. 
With  anxious  care  to  know. 
Or  how  or  when  our  live*  shall  end, 
Or  ^what  our  lot  below. 

2  The  same  kind  pow'r  that  irave  us  breath. 

Still  holds  us  in  his  Iiand; 
And  when  he  bids  us  sleep  in  death, 
All- wise  is  his  command. 

3  That  powV  whose  watchful  goodness  feeds' 

The  warblers  of  the  air, 
And  clothes  with  flow'rs  the  smiling  meads, 
Shall  we  not  be  his  care  ? 

4  If  lengthen'd  years  our  lives  sluill  crown 

Then  be  his  prai*e  express'd  ; 
Or  if  in  this  he  cuts  us  down, 
Still  what  he  does,  is  best. 

5  May  we,  thegood  each  hour  supplier 

Re<:eive  with  grateful  mind  ; 
And  when  our  fairest  pleasure  dies, 
Be  humble  and  resigned. 

6  How  swift  our  moments  steal  away  ! 

E'en  while  we  speak  they  fly  ; 
Then  let  us  seize  the  passing\lay. 
And  wait  for  joys  on  hi^'h. 

Monthly  Anthology,  ah*d. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMN*. 

473.  L.  M. 

The  Miracles  of  Christ. 

1  What  works  of  wisdom,  pow'r  and  love. 
Do  Jesus'  high  commission  prove  ; 
Attest  his  heav'n -derived  claim. 
And  glorify  his  Father's  name  I 

^  On  eyes  that  never  saw  the  day. 
He  pours  the  bright  celestial  ray; 
And  d eaten M  ears,  by  him  unbound. 
Catch  all  the  harmony  of  sound. 

5  Lameness  takes  up  its  bed  and  goes 
Rejoicing  in  the  strength  that  flows 
Through  evVy  nerve;  and,  free  from  pain. 
Pours  forth  to  God  the  grateful  strain. 

4  The  shattered  mindrhis  word  restores. 
And  tunes  afresh  the  mental  powVs; 
The  dead  revive,  to  life  return, 

And  bids  affection  cease  to  mourn. 

5  How  can  our  souls,  these  wonders  trace. 
And  not  admire  Jehovah's  grace? 

Can  we  behold  the  Saviour's  powV, 
And  not  the  God  of  love  adore  ? 

Butcher, 

474.  L.  M. 

God  is  Love. 

1  When  darkness  long  has  veiPd  the  mind. 
And  smiling  day  once  more  appears  j 
Then,  our  Creator  I  then  we  find 
The  folly  of  our  doubts  and  fears. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

2  Straight  we  upbraid  our  wand'ring  heart, 
And  blush  that  we  should  ever  be 
Thus  prone  to  act  so  base  a  part. 
Or  liarbour  doubtful  thoughts  of  thee. 

S  O,  let  us  then  at  length  be  taught 
AV^hat  we  are  still  so  slow  to  learn! 
That  God  is  love,  and  changes  not, 
Nor  knows  the  shadow  of  a  turn. 

4  Sweet  truth,  and  easy  to  repeat! 
But  when  our  faith  is  sharply  tried, 
We  find  ourselves  but  learners  yet. 
Unskilful,  weak,  and  apt  to  slide. 

5  But,  0  our  God  !  one  look  from  thee 
Subdues  the  disobedient  will. 
Drives  doubt  and  discontent  away. 
And  then  rebellious  man  is  still. 

Cowper. 

475.  c.  M. 

The  Supreme  Good. 

1  When  fancy  spreads  her  boldest  wing*. 

And  wanders  unconfin'd 
Amid  th'  unbounded  scene  of  things, 
Which  entertain  the  mind  : 

2  In  vain  we  trace  creation  o'er. 

In  search  of  sacred  rest. 
The  whole  creation  is  too  poor 
To  make  us  fully  bless-d. 

5  In  vain  should  this  low  world  employ 
Each  flattVing,  spe«ious  wile  ; 

52' 


PSALMS    AXD    HYMNS. 

For  what  can  yield  a  real  joy 
But  our  Creator's  smile  ! 

4  Let  earth  with  all  her  charms  depart, 

Unworthy  of  the  mind ; 
In  God  alone  this  restless  heart 
An  equal  bliss  can  find. 

5  Great  Source  of  all  felicity. 

To  whom  our  wishes  tend ! 
Do  not  these  wishes  rise  from  thee. 
And  in  thy  favour  end  ? 

Mrs.  Steele, 

476.  c.  M. 

The  Comforts  of  Religion, 

1  When  gloomy  thoughts  and  boding  fears 

The  trembling  heart  invade. 
And  all  the  face  of  nature  wears 
An  universal  shade ; 

2  Religlon-s  dictates  can  assuage 

'{  he  tempest  of  the  soul ; 
And  ev'ry  fear  shall  cease  to  rage. 
At  her  divine  control. 

3  Through  life's  bewildered,  darksome  way, 

Her  hand  unerrinj^;  leads  ; 
And  o'er  the  path  her  heav'nly  ray 
A  cheering  lustre  sheds. 

4  When  feeble  reason,  here  confin'd, 

Sinks  helpless  and  afraid  ; 
This  bless'd  supporter  of  the  mind, 
Affords  a  powerful  aid* 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

5  0  may  our  hearts  confess  her  pow'r. 
And  find  a  sweet  relief. 
To  brighten  ev'ry  gloomy  hour. 
And  soften  ev'ry  griei. 

Mrs.  Steele. 

477.  L.  M. 

"  But  no  man  knoweth  of  his  sepulcre."     Deut.  xxxiv,  6. 

1  When  he,  who  from  the  scourge  of  wrong, 
Arous'd  the  Hebrew  tribes  to  fly, 
Saw  the  fair  region  promis-d  long. 
And  bow'd  him  on  the  hills  to  die ; 

£  God  made  his  grave  to  men  unknown, 
Where  Moab's  rocks  a  vale  infold  ; 
And  laid  the  aged  seer  alone 
To  slumber  till  the  world  grows  old. 

3  Thus  still,  whene'er  the  good  and  just 
Close  the  dim  eye  on  life  and  pain, 
Heav'n  watches  o'er  their  sleeping  dust 
Till  the  pure  spirit  comes  again. 

4  Though  nameless,  trampled,  and  forgot. 
His  servant's  humble  ashes  lie. 

Yet  God  has  mark'd  and  seal'd  the  spot, 
To  call  its  inmate  to  the  sky. 

Unknown. 

478.  c.  M. 

**  He  healeth  the   broken  in  heart,    and  bindeth  up  their 
wounds."     Ps.  cxlvii.  3. 

1  When  reft  of  all,  and  hopeless  care 
Would  sink  us  to  the  tomb, 
What  pow'r  shall  save  us  from  despair, 
What,  dissipate  the  gloom  r 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

2  No  balm  that  earthly  plants  distil 

Can  sooth  the  mourner's  smart; 
No  mortal  hand  with  lenient  skill, 
B,ind  up  the  broken  heart. 

3  But  One  alone,  who  reigns  above, 

Our  wo  to  joy  can  turn. 
And  light  the  lamp  of  life  and  love 
That  long  has  ceas'd  to  burn. 

4  Then,  O  my  soul !  to  that  One  flee. 

To  God  thy  w^oes  reveal ; 
His  eye  alone  thy  wounds  can  see, 
His  pow'r  alone  can  heal. 

DrummoRd. 

479.  L.  p.  M. 

The  Excellency  of  the  Gospel. 

1  We  love  the  volumes  of  thy  word: 
What  light  and  joy  those  leaves  afford 

To  souls  benighted  and  distrest 
Thy  precepts  guide  our  doubtful  way; 
Thy  fear  forbids  our  feet  to  stray ; 

Thy  promise  leads  our  hearts  to  rest. 

2  From  the  discoveries  of  thy  law. 
The  perfect  rules  of  life  we  draw : 

These  are  our  study  and  delight : 
Not  honey  so  invites  the  taste. 
Nor  gold  that  hath  the  furnace  past. 

Appears  so  pleasing  to  the  sight. 

3  Thy  threat'nings  wake  our  slumbVing  eyes, 
Ann  warn  us  where  our  danger  lies ; 

But  'tis  thy  blessed  gos^pel,  Lord, 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

That  makes  the  guilty  conscience  clean, 
Converts  the  soul,  subdues  our  sin, 
And  gives  a  free,  but  large  reward. 

Wattst. 

480.  s.  M. 

The  Lord's  Day. 

1  Welcome,  thou  day  of  rest. 

That  saw  the  Lord  arise ; 
AVelcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 

And  these  rejoicing  eyes. 

£  The  King  himself  comes  near, 

To  feast  his  saints  to  day  ; 
Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  here. 

And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3  One  day  amidst  the  place, 
Where  Jesus  is  within. 

Is  better  than  ten  thousand  da^'s 
Of  pleasure  and  of  sin. 

4  Our  willing  souls  would  stay 
In  such  a  frame  as  this, 

Till  call'd  of  him  we  soar  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 

Watts,  alt*d. 

48L  L.  M. 

The  promised  Messiah. 

Welcome  the  hope  of  Israel's  race. 
The  Messenger  of  truth  and  grace  ! 
Your  hearts  in  rigliteousuess  prepare ; 
Behold  your  wish'd  redemption  near! 


FSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

2  See  glory,  bursting  from  the  skies. 
O'er  Judah's  land  efTulgent  rise. 
And  fix  amidst  her  coasts  its  seat, 
Where  justice,  truth,  and  mercy  meet : 

3  While  faith  and  hope,  their  offspring  dear. 
Attendant  on  their  steps  appear : 

And  join'd  in  friendly  compact  move, 
Bless'd  with  philanthropy  and  love. 

4  Truth  in  thy  lands,  0  earth  !  shall  spring. 
And  righteousness  her  healing  wing 
Expanding,  downwards  cast  her  eje, 
While  heav'n's  great  Monarch  from  on  high, 

5  The  heathen  gloom  shall  chase  away. 
And  usher  in  a  glorious  day ; 

And  from  his  own  propitious  will. 
The  promised  grace  to  man  fulfil. 

Merrick, 

482.  CM. 

**  This  mortal  shaU  put  on  immortality."    1  Cor.  xv.  52 — 58. 
1  When  the  last  trumpet's  awful  voice 
This  rending  earth  shall  shake  ; 
The  op'ning  graves  shall  yield  their  charge; 
And  dust  to  life  awake : 

S  Those  bodies  that  corrupted  fell. 
Shall  incorrupted  rise ; 
And  mortal  forms  shall  spring  to  life. 
Immortal  in  the  skies. 

S  Behold  !  what  heav'nly  prophets  sung 
Is  now  at  last  fulfill  d ; 
That  death  should  yield  his  ancient  reigHj 
And,  vanquished  quit  the  field. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

4  Let  faith  exalt  her  joyful  voice. 

Let  hope  exulting  sing  : 
O  ^rave !  where  is  tli y  triumph  now  P 
O  death !  where  is  thy  sting  ? 

5  Our  God,  whose  name  be  ever  bless'd  ! 

Disarms  that  foe  we  dread. 
And  makes  us  conquTors  when  we  die. 
Through  Christ,  our  living  Head. 

6  Then  steadfast  let  us  still  remain, 

Though  dangers  rise  around. 
And  in  the  work  prescrib'd  by  God, 
Yet  more  and  more  abound. 

Scotch  Paraphrase!^  alt'ti, 

483.  c.  M. 

Comfort  in  Sickness  and  Death. 

1  When  sickness  shakes  the  languid  frame 

Each  dazzling  pleasure  flies; 
Phantoms  of  bliss  no  more  obscure 
Our  long-deluded  eyes. 

2  Their  frail  support  deceives  no  more 

When  death  his  sceptre  shows. 
And  nature  faints  beneath  the  weight 
Of  complicated  woes. 

o  The  tutt'rirjs:  frame  ofmortdl  life 
Shall  crun^ble  into  dust ; 
Nature  shall  faint,  but  learn,  each  foul ! 
On  nature's  God  to  trust. 

4  The  man  whose  pious  heart  is  fix'd 
On  kis  all-gracious  GoJ, 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

In  ev'ry  frown  may  comfort  find. 
And  kiss  the  cliast'ning  rod. 

5  Nor  him  shall  death  itself  alarm  ; 
On  heav'n  his  soul  relies, 
With  joy  he  views  his  Maker's  love. 
And  with  composure  dies, 

Heginbotham. 

484.  L.  M. 

Humility. 

5  Wherefore  should  man,  frail  child  of  clar, 
Who,  from  the  cradle  to  the  shroud, 
Lives  but  the  insect  of  a  day — 
0 !  why  should  mortal  man  be  proud  ? 

2  His  brightest  visions  just  appear. 
Then  vanish,  and  no  more  are  found ; 
The  stateliest  pile  his  pride  can  rear 
A  breath  may  level  with  the  ground. 

3  By  doubt  perplex'd,  in  error  lost. 
With  trembling  step  he  seeks  his  way; 
How  vain  of  wisdom's  o;ift  the  boast  I 
Of  reason's  lamp  how  faint  the  ray  1 

4  Follies  and  crimes,  a  countless  sum, 
Are  crowded  in  life's  little  span : 
How  ill,  alas  I  does  pride  become 
That  erring,  guilty  creature  man. 

»  God  of  our  life  !  Father  divine! 
Give  us  a  meek  and  lowly  mind : 
In  modest  worth,  0  may  we  shine, 
And  peace  and  humble  virtue  find  1 

Enfieli. 


J 


I'SALMS  AND  HVMXS. 

485.  c.  31. 

Habitual  Devotion. 

1  While  thee  we  seek,  protecting  Pow'r  I 
Be  our  vain  wishes  still'd; 
And  inaj  this  cunsecrated  hour 
With  better  hopes  be  fiU'd. 

Q  Thy  love  the  pow'rs  of  thought  bestowNJ 
To  thee  our  thoughts  would  soar : 
Tiiy  mercy  o'er  our  life  has  flow'd 
That  mercy  \re  adore  ! 

S  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 
Thy  ruling  hand  we  see  ! 
Each  blessing  to  our  souls  more  dear, 
Because  confirmed  by  thee. 

A  In  ev'ry  joy  that  crowns  our  days. 
In  ev'iy  paiu  we  bear. 
Our  hearts  shall  find  delight  in  pain. 
Or  seek  relief  in  pray'r. 

5  When  gladness  wings  a  favourM  hour, 

Thy  love  our  thoughts  shall  fill : 
Resigned  when  storms  of  sorrow  low'r, 
Our  souls  shall  meet  thy  will. 

6  Our  lifted  eyes,  without  a  tear, 

l  he  gath'ring  storm  shall  see  ; 
Our  steadfast  hearts  shall  know  no  fear: 
But  firmly  rest  on  thee. 

Miss  Williarag. 


PSALMS    AND    HY.MKS. 

486.  L.  M. 

The  one  Thing  needful. 

1  Why  should  we  waste,  in  trifling  cares. 
The  lives,  divine  compassion  spaies. 
While,  in  the  various  range  of  thought. 
The  one  thing  needful  is  forgot? 

2  Shall  God  invite  us  from  above, 
Shall  Jesus  urge  his  dying  Love, 
Shall  waken 'd  conscience  give  us  pain, 
And  all  these  pleas  unite  in  vain  r 

S  Not  so,  our  ejes  will  always  view 
The  objects  which  we  now  pursue ; 
Not  so,  eternity  appear. 
When  death's  decisive  hour  is  near. 

4  Almighty  God !  thine  aid  impart 
To  fix  conviction  on  the  heart : 
Thy  pow'r  can  clear  the  darkest  eyes. 
And  make  the  haughtiest  scorner  wise. 

Doddridge,  alt\t 

487.  L.  M. 

Trust  founded  on  the  Divine  Perfections. 

1  Why  sinks  the  weak  desponding  mind  ? 
Why  heaves  tbe  heart  an  anxious  sigh? 
Can  sov'rei":n  "-oodness  be  unkind  r 
Are  we  not  safe,  if  God  be  nigh  ? 

£  He  holds  all  nature  in  his  hand  : 
That  gracious  hand  on  which  we  live. 
Does  life,  and  time,  and  death  command^ 
And  has  immortal  joys  to  give. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMX<i. 

0  'Tis  he  supports  the  fain tinjr  frame. 
On  him  alone  our  hopes  recline  : 

The  vrondrous  glories  of  his  nam^,    (shine  ! 
How  wide  they  spread  I    how   bright  they 

4  Infinite  wisdom  !  boundless  pow*r  ! 
Unchanging,  faithfulness  and  love  ! 
liere  let  us  ttTist,  while  we  adore. 
Nor  from  our  refuge  e'er  remove. 

^Irs.  Steele. 

488.  c.  M. 

Habitual  R.esignation. 

1  Vt'iTH  God  our  friend,  the  radiant  sun 

Sheds  a  more  lively  ray : 
Each  object  smiles,  all  nature  charms  ; 
We  Chase  our  cares  away. 

2  Good,  when  he  gives,  supremely  good  j 

Nor  less  when  he  denies  : 
Afflictions,  from  hi^  gracious  hand, 
Are  blessings  in  disguise. 

3  Vre  cannot  doubt  his  bounteous  love. 

Immeasurably  kind  : 
To  his  unerring,  gracious  will. 
Be  evVy  vvish  resign'd. 

Toplady's  Coll. 

489.  c.  M. 

The  Provideuce  of  God  in  the  Seasons. 

1  With  songs  and  honours  sounding  loud. 
Address  the  Lord  on  high  ; 
Over  the  heav'ns  he  spreads  his  cloud, 
And  waters  veil  the  iky. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

2  He  sends  his  showVs  of  blessings  down 
To  cheer  the  plains  below : 
He  makes  the  graves  the  mountains  crown, 
And  corn  in  valleys  grow. 

5  His  steady  counsels  change  the  face 
Of  the  declining  year ; 
He  bids  the  sun  cut  short  his  race. 
And  wintry  days  appear. 

4  His  hoary  frost,  his  fleecy  snow, 

Descend  and  clothe  the  ground ; 
The  liquid  streams  forbear  to  flow, 
In  icj  fetters  bound. 

5  He  sends  his  word  and  melts  the  snow. 

The  fields  no  longer  mourn ; 
He  calls  the  warmer  gales  to  blow. 
And  bids  the  spring  return. 

6  The  changing  wind}  each  flying  cloud, 

Obeys  his  mighty  word  : 
With  songs  and  honours  sounding  loud, 
Praise  ye  the  sov'reign  Lord  ! 

Watt? 

490.  L.  M. 

A  Communion  Hymn. 
1  We  sing  thy  mercy,  God  of  love  I 
That  sent  the  Saviour  from  above 
To  free  our  race  from  sin  and  woe, 
And  spread  thy  peace  and  truth  below, 

S  We  thank  thee  for  the  words  he  brought; 
We  thank  thee  that  he  liv'd  and  taught 
Frail  and  imperfect  man,  to  be 
In  humble  mode  resembling  thee. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

5  We  thank  tliee  for  thy  gracious  care 
That  kept  those  sacred  pages  fair 
Through  ev'rv  age,  whose  lines  record 
The  deeds  and  precepts  of  our  Lord. 

4  We  thank  thee  for  this  solemn  rite. 
By  us  repeated  in  thy  sight ; 
O  fill  our  souls  with  bread  divine, 
And  nourish  us  with  heav'nly  wine  ! 

Unknown. 

491.  c.  M. 

V  On  the  Death  of  a  Young  Person. 

1  Whex  blooming  youth  is  snatch'd  away 

By  death's  resistless  hand, 
Our  hearts  the  mournful  tribute  pay 
Which  sorrow  must  demand. 

2  While  pity  prompts  the  rising  sigh, 

O  may  this  truth,  impressed 
With  awful  pow'r — I  too  must  die- 
Sink  deep  in  ev'ry  breast  I 

6  Let  this  vain  world  delude  no  more; 
,     Behold  the  op'ning  tomb ! 

It  bids  us  seize  the  present  hour. 
To-morrow^  death  may  come. 

4  The  voice  of  this  alarming  scene 
May  ev'ry  heart  obey ; 
Nor  be  the*  heav'nly  warning  vain, 
Which  calls  to  watch  and  pray. 

Mrs.  Steele. 
S3* 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

492.  L.  M. 

The  Love  of  Christ. 

1  When  in  obedience  to  their  Lord, 
His  foU'wers  meet  around  his  boards 
His  love  may  well  employ  the  song. 
And  dwell  with  praises  on  the  tongue, 

2  He  lov'd  mankind — their  welfare  sought,. 
In  all  he  did,  in  all  he  taught, 

Their  present  peace,  their  future  joy,. 
His  whole  concern,  his  life's  employ. 

2  Where  deep  distress  prolongs  the  sigh. 
Behold  the  tender  Jesus  nigh ; 
He  heals  the  sick,  restores  the  blind. 
Consoles  and  soothes  the  drooping  mind. 

4  What  love,  what  kindness,  from  his  tongue^ 
Invite  the  willing  soul  to  come. 

To  hear  his  gospel,  learn  the  way 

Which  leads  through  death  to  endless  day  I 

5  And  shall  we  fail  to  love  his  name, 
Who  thus  to  teach  and  save  us  came. 
To  show  his  Father's  love  to  man— 
And  died  to  seal  the  gracious  plan  ? 

6  While  life  shall  last,  0  let  us  prove 
Our  grateful  rev'rence  and  our  love  ! 

In  deed  and  thought,  through  evVy  day, 
Our  Father's  holy  will  obey ! 

Exeter  Colir 


rSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

493.  c.  M. 

Reflections  on  the  Death  of  Jesus. 

1   With  warm  aifection  let  us  view, 
AV'ith  pious  p'ief  improve, 
The  solemn  and  impressive  scena 
Of  Jesus'  dyin<5  love. 

t  Not  all  the  malice  of  his  foes, 
His  pity  could  subdue; 
*'  Father  !  forgive,"  he  meekly  praj'd, 
"  They  know  not  what  they  do." 

3  0  what  a  love  was  here  displayed. 

Beyond  our  utmost  thought ! 
How  pure  the  lessons,  how  sublime. 
In  life  and  death  he  taught ! 

4  Let  not  his  sacred  truths,  by  us 

Be  lost  or  misapplied  ; 
Nor  let  our  thoughtless  hearts  forget 
It  was  for  us  he  ^ied. 

Exeter  GoU. 

494.  c.  M. 

Reason  a  Divine  Gift, 

1  What  heav'nly  wisdom  has  bestow'd, 

0 !  let  not  man  despise  ; 
Reason's  a  gift  our  praise  demands; 
And  lifts  us  to  the  skies. 

2  How  could  we  know  or  value  truth 

Without  this  beam  of  light: 
Or  concious  feel  of  right  and  wrong. 
Or  in  God's  praise  delight.^ 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS* 

3  For  ;:eason  and  for  conscience  too, 
Accept  our  praise,  0  Lord  ! 
May  this  be  pure,  and  that  be  clear. 
And  both  embrace  thy  word. 

Unknown. 

495.  c.  M. 

Pleasing  Contemplations  on  Nature. 

1  What  beauteous  visions,  clear  and  bright 

Attract  our  ravish 'd  eyes  ; 
By  shining  day,  and  silent  night 
On  earth  and  in  the  skies. 

2  The  dawning  beam  of  morn  how  clear, 

That  bids  the  night  adieu  ; 
How  pleasant  do  those  rays  appear, 
That  gild  the  early  dew. 

3  How  soft,  how  sweet  that  robe  of  green 

That  virgin  nature  wears  ; 
How  lovely  is  the  flow'ry  scene 
She  on  her  bosom  bears. 

4  Those  fleecy  clouds  that  float  on  hia;U 

Are  pleasing  to  behold  ; 
And  bright  the  jewels  of  the  sky, 
Cerulean,  set  with  gold. 

5  Thus  nature  smiles  in  livVy  gay, 

Doth  heav'nly  wisdom  tell. 
And  whispers  goodness  in  the  ray, 
And  bids  the  day  farewell. 

Wallace. 


I'SALIMS    AND    HYMN'S. 

496.  c.  M. 

Homage  and  Devotion. 

i    With  sacred  joy  we  lift  our  eyes 
To  thosei^ricrht  realms  above, 
That  glorious  temple  in  the  skies, 
Where  dwells  eternal  love. 

Z  Before  the  awful  throne  we  bow 
Of  heav'n's  almighty  King: 
Here  we  present  the  solemn  vow, 
And  hymns  of  praise  we  sing. 

3  Thee  we  adore  ;  and,  Lord  !  to  thee 

Our  filial  duty  pay: 
Thy  service,  unconstrain'd  and  free. 
Conducts  to  endless  day. 

4  AA'hile  in  thy  house  of  pray'r  we  kneel, 

With  trust  and  holy  fear. 
Thy  mercy  and  thy  truth  reveal. 
And  lend  a  gracious  ear. 

5  With  fervour  teach  our  hearts  to  pray, 

And  tune  our  lips  to  sing  ; 
Tsor  from  thy  presence  cast  aw^ay 
The  sacrifice  we  bring. 

Jervis. 

497.  CM. 

Daily  and  Nightly  Devotion. 

.1  When  God  reveaPd  his  gracious  name, 
And  chang'd  our  mournful  state. 
Our  rapture  seem'd  a  pleasing  dream. 
The  work  appear'd  so  great. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMXS. 

t  "  Great  is  the  work/'  our  brethren  cryM, 
And  own'd  the  po\v*r  divine  ; 
"Great  is  the  work,*'  our  souls  replvM, 
"  And  be  the  glory  thine." 

3  The  Lord  can  clear  the  darkest  skies, 

Can  give  us  day  tor  night ; 
Make  drops  of  sacred  sorrow  rise 
To  rivers  of  delight. 

4  Let  those  that  sow  in  sadness,  wait 

Till  tlie  fair  harvest  come  ; 
They  shall  confess  their  sheaves  are  great. 
And  shout  the  blessings  home. 

5  The  seed,  though  buried  long  in  dust, 

AVill  not  deceive  their  hope  ; 
The  precious  grain  cannot  be  lost. 
For  grace  insures  the  oi'op. 

Watts. 

498.     L.  M.  8  lines. 

The  Star  of  Bethlehem, 

1  When  marshallM  on  the  nightly  plain, 
'J  he  glitt-ring  host  bestud  the  sky  ; 
One  star  alone  of  all  the  train. 

Can  fix  the  sinner's  wandering  eye. 
Hark  !  hark  !  to  God  the  chorus  breaks. 
From  ev'ry  host,  from  ev'ry  gem  ; 
But  one  alone  the  Saviour  speaks. 
It  is  the  star  of  Bethlehem. 

2  Once  on  the  stormy  seas  we  rode, 

The  stonn  w^as  loud,  the  niglit  was  dark, 
The  ocean  yawn'd  and  rudely  blow'd 
-  The  wind  that  toss'd  our  fouud'ricg  bark* 


PSALMS    AND    HYxMNS. 

Deep  horror  then  our  vitals  froze, 
Death -struck,  we  ceas'd  the  tide  to  stem  ; 
^Vhen  suddenly  a  star  arose. 
It  was  the  star  of  Bethlehem. 

3  It  was  our  giride,  our  light,  our  all ; 
It  made  our  dark  forebodings  cease  ; 

And,  through  the  storm  and  danger's  thrall. 
It  led  us  to  the  port  of  peace. 
iSow  safely  moor'd  our  peril's  o'er  ; 
W  e'll  sing  first  in  night's  diadem, 
Forever  and  forevermore, 
It  is  the  star  of  Bethlehem. 

499.  L,  M. 

The  Reijn  of  God. 

!  AV'HExGod  descends,  with  men  to  dwell, 
And  all  creation  makes  anew  ; 
AN'hat  tongue  can  half  the  gloiies  tell. 
Or  eye  the  matchless  wonders  view  ? 

2  Zion,  the  desolate,  shall  sing. 
The  wilderness  with  roses  bloom  ; 
Carmel  and  Sharon  both  shall  bring 
Their  spices,  and  their  rich  perfume. 

5  The  weak  are  strong,  the  fearful  bold, 
The  dumb  shall  sing  in  anthems  sweet 
The  lame  shall  walk,  the  blind  behold 
'i'heir  God,  and  worship  at  his  feet. 

4  Celestial  streams  shall  gently  flow, 
The  wiklerness  shall  joyful  be  : 
J^ilies  on  paiched  ground  shall  groW; 
Aud  ;^ladnesis  spring  from  evVy  tree^. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS* 

5  The  wolves,  with  lambs,  in  meadows  go. 
The  tiger's  harmless  as  the  kid ; 

The  lion  shall  no  anger  show 

But  with  the  calf  shall  tamely  feed. 

6  Thus  kings  and  slaves  shall  meet  in  loves 
Old  pride  shall  die,  and  meekness  reign  ; 
When  God  descends  from  worlds  above. 
To  dwell  with  men  on  earth  again. 

H.  Ballou 

500.    L.  M. 

"  God  is  Love/' 

X  When  our  astonished  eyes  behold 
Our  Maker's  worjis,  below,  above  ; 
And  read  his  name  in  lines  of  gold. 
We  surely  know^  that "  God  is  Love." 

2  When  we  observe  his  written  vv  ord, 
His  promises  of  grace  we  prove; 
With  heart  and  voice  weMl  praise  the  Lord, 
For  scripture  saith  that  "  God  is  Love." 

$  What  gentle  streams  of  pleasure  roll  I 
W'hat  qu^'ck'ning  from  the  mystic  Dove  : 
For  peace  divine  fills  all  the  soul. 
And  we  can  shout,  our  "  God  is  love,*' 

4  Now  heav'nly  courajie  we'll  put  on. 
Since  far  away  our  fear  is  drove  ; 
yVe*llbow  before  theliviii";  Son, 
And  loud  proclaiii),  our  "  God  is  love." 

H.  Ballou, 


PSALMS   AND    HYMXS. 

501.  s.  M. 

The  Works  of  God  iavite  our  Praise, 

i  Whex  we  survey  this  world. 

With  all  its  beauteous  frame. 
Its  great  Creator  we  adore, 

And  celebrate  his  name. 

2  The  boundless  whole  displaji 
The  wonders  of  the  Lord  : 

All  nature  echoes  with  his  praise, 
And  be  his  same  ador'd, 

3  The  sun  in  ev'ry  beam 
Proclaims  the  God  above  : 

Its  ardent  rays  exhibit  him, 
Who  rules  tlie  worlds  in  love. 

4  The  lofty  stars  by  night. 
The  moon  with  paler  glow 

In  ev*ry  twinkling  ray  of  light, 
Their  Maker's  honour  show, 

5  The  universal  whole 
Proclaims  Jehovah's  prais*  ; 

And  0,  that  evVy  living  soul 
Would  songs  of  honour  raise. 

6  The  worlds  were  made  in  love, 
By  wisdom  all  divine ; 

And  while  in  praise  our  tongues  can  move. 
That  praise,  O  Lord,  be  thine  ! 

Proud. 

54 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS, 

502.  c.  M. 

The  new  Creation. 

X  When  will  the  eyelids  of  that  morn 
Open  upon  our  sight, 
When  all  creation  shall  be  born. 
And  beauty  chase  our  night  ? 

£  When  will  the  sun  of  righteousness, 
With  healing  in  his  wings. 
The  numerous  sons  of  Adam  bless 
With  love's  eternal  springs  ? 

3  The  promised  day  will  surely  come  i 

Its  beauties  shall  unfold 
What  Jesus  hath  for  mortals  done. 
While  we  with  joy  behold. 

4  A  new  creation  then  shall  rise, 

By  the  Almighty's  hand  ; 
And  though  the  old  creation  dies. 
The  new  shall  always  stand. 

H.  Ballou. 

503.  c.  M. 

Repentance  and  Pardon.     Isa.  Iv. 

1  When  sinners  quit  their  wicked  ways, 

Their  evil  thoughts  forego, 
The  God  to  whom  their  steps  return, 
Returning  grace  will  sho^v, 

2  He  pardons  with  o'erflowing  love  ; 

For  hear  the  voice  divine  ; 
^^  My  nature  is  not  like  to  yours,, 
Nor  like  your  ways  are  miner 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

5  But  far  as  heavers  resplendent  orbs 
Beyond  this  earth  extend  : 
So  far  my  thoughts,  so  far  my  ways. 
Your  thought*  and  ways  transcend* 

4  Like  as  the  showers  from  heav'n  distil. 

Nor  thither  rise  again. 
But  swell  the  earth  with  fruitful  juice. 
And  all  its  tribes  sustain ; 

5  So  not  a  word  that  flows  from  me 

Shall  ineffectual  fall ; 
But  universal  nature  prove 
Obedient  to  mt  call. 

6  Where  briers  grew  in  barren  wilds. 

Shall  firs  and  myrtles  spring. 
And  nature  through  her  utmost  bounds 
Eternal  praises  sing." 

Scotch  Paraphrases* 

504.  L.  M. 

The  Guilty  Mind  relieved  by  the  Hope  of  Forgiveness. 

1  While  with  remorse  and  woe  oppressed. 
Distraction  haunts  the  guilty  breast ; 
The  broken  heart,  the  troubled  mind. 

In  God  alone  shall  succoui'  find.  ^ 

2  'Tis  his  the  wounds  of  vice  to  heal. 
The  charms  of  mercy  to  reveal ; 
He  grants  the  penitent  relief, 

And  cheers  the  soul  o'erwhelmM  with  griet- 

3  When  by  temptation^s  billows  tost, 
On  rocks  rfruin  well  wigh  lost ; 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

Still,  hope,  the  anchor  of  the  soul, 
Shall  folly's  beating  wave  control. 

4  To  all  the  world's  delusive  joys, 
Ensnaring  wiles,  and  empty  noise. 
The  sinner  bids  a  long  farewell, 
And  loves  with  purity  to  dwell- 

5  In  her  secure  and  calm  retreat, 
He  now  enjoys  a  tranquil  state  ; 
Conscious  that  God  will  deign  to  hear 
The  contrite,  humble,  and  sincere. 

Jervis. 

505.  L.  M. 

Glorying  in  the  Cross  of  Christ. 

1  When  we  sui-vey  the  wondrous  cross 
On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died. 
Our  richest  gain  we  count  but  loss. 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  our  pride. 

2  Forbid  it.  Lord,  that  we  should  boast. 
Save  in  the  death  of  Christ  our  Lord, 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  us  most. 
We  sacrifice  them  to  his  blood. ' 

S  See  from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 
Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  dovrn: 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet? 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown. 

4  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 
That  were  a  present  far  too  small ; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine 
Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 

Watt.<. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMXS. 

506.  s.  M. 

Daily  Devotion. 

1  While  fhoJi^htless  sinners  choose 
The  road  that  leads  to  death  ; 

We  in  the  service  of  our  God, 
Will  spend  our  daily  breath. 

2  We'll  worship  at  his  throne. 
When  morning  brings  the  light ; 

We'll  seek  his  blessing  er'ry  noon, 
And  pay  our  vows  at  night. 

5  With  all  our  anxious  cares. 

We'll  lean  upon  the  Lord  ; 
We'll  cast  our  burdens  on  his  arm, 

And  rest  upon  his  word 

4  His  arm  shall  well  sustain 

The  children  of  his  love  ; 
The  ground  on  which  their  safety  stands, 

No  earthly  pow'r  can  move. 

Waitf. 

507.  s.  31. 

Seeking  after  God. 

1  Why  are  our  hearts  so  cold  ^ 
No  quick'ning  zeal  for  God  ? 

Dear  Lord,  thy  warming  grace  unfold, 
The  pow'r  of  Jesus'  blood. 

2  Why  should  we  careful  be 

For  vanities  of  life  ? 
What  can  we  in  creation  see. 
That's  vvorththis  care  and  strife* 
34" 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS, 

3  Why  should  we  try  to  feed 
On  folly  s  poor  repast  I 

These  treacherous  baits  our  souls  would  lead 
To  pain  and  woe  at  last/ 

4  O  naake  thy  wisdom  shine, 
Give  us  thy  counsels,  Lord, 

And  raore  our  hearts  to  thee  incline. 
And  more  unfold  thy  word. 

H.  Ballou- 

508.  c.  M. 

Confidence  in  God. 

1  Why  thus  dejected,  O  my  soul  ? 
Why  thus  cast  down  with  fear  ! 
When  floods  of  sorrow  o'er  thee  roll. 
Is  no  deliv'rer  near  ? 

3  Hope  thou  in  God,  and  in  him  trust, 
And  send  thy  fears  away  ; 
He  is  both  merciful  and  just  ; 
Nor  can  his  love  decay. 

3  My  soul,  thy  highest  notes  of  praise 

To  thy  deliv'rer  sing  ; 
And  in  thy  sweetest  anthems  raise. 
The  honours  of  thy  King. 

4  Thy  health,  thy  beauty,  and  thy  pow'r. 

Is  God,  thy  gracious  friend  ; 
Then,  O  my  soul  !  thy  God  adore. 
Who  4oth  salvation  send. 

H.  BallfJu. 


PSALMS    AND    HVMX5, 

509.  II.  M. 

Christ  the  Living  Stone. 
i   With  ecstacy  of  joy, 
Extol  his  o;lono'js  name, 
AV'ho  rear'd  the  spacious  earth. 
And  rais'd  our  mortal  frame  : 
He  built  the  church  who  spread  the  sky, 
Shout  and  exalt  his  honours  high. 

2  See  the  foundation  laid 
By  pow'r  and  love  divine  ; 
In  Christ,  his  holy  Son, 
How  briglit  his  glories  shine  I 

\Vht)  yields  to  death — in  dust  he  lies. 
That  from  his  tomb  a  church  might  rise. 

3  But  he  forever  lives, 
Nor  for  himself  alone  ; 
Each  saint  new  life  derives 
From  liim  the  living  stone  ; 

His  influence  spreads  throuiih  ev'ry  soulj 
And  in  one  house  unites  the  whole. 

4  To  him  with  joy  we  tnove, 
In  him  cemented  stand. 
The  livin;j  temple  grows. 
And  owns  the  founder^s  hand  : 

That  structure.  Lord  I  still  higher  rtiis'^ 
Louder  to  sound  its  builder's  praise. 

5  Descend  and  shed  abroad 
The  tokens  of  thy  grace  ; 
^nd  with  more  ladiant  beams 
Let  glory  fill  the  place. 


1*SALMS    AND    HYMNS* 

Our  joyful  souls  shall  prostrate  fall. 
Anil  own  our  God  is  all  in  all. 

Doddridge- 

510.  L.  M. 

"  Wait  thou  upoh  God.^ 

1  Wait  ev'ry  soul  your  Maker's  wilt, 
Tumultuous  passions,  all  be  still  ! 
Nor  let  a  nnirm*ring  thought  arise  ; 
His  wa js  are  just,  his  counsels  wise. 

2  Thick  darkness  round  his  throne  he  draws 
His  work  performs,  conceals  the  cause  ; 
But,  thou2;h  his  methods  are  unknown. 
Judgment  and  truth  support  his  thronCc 

5  In  heat'n  and  earth,  and  air,  and  sea^, 
He  executes  his  firm  decrees  ; 
And  by  liis  saints  it  stands  confest^ 
That  what  he  does  is  ever  best. 

4  Wait  then,  each  soul,  submissive  wait. 
Prostrate  before  his  awful  seat, 
And  'midst  the  terrors  of  his  rod. 
Trust  in  a  wise  and  gracious  God. 

UnknowB. 

511.  C.   M. 

Consolation  to  Mourners. 

1  Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends, 

Or  shake  at  death's  alarms  ^ 
'Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends 
To  call  them  to  his  arms. 

2  Why  should  w^e  tremble  to  convey 

Their  bodies  to  the  tomb  ? 
There  the  dear  flesh  of  Jesus  lay. 
And  left  a  long  perfume. 


PSALMS    AXB    HYMXS, 

3  The  grave  of  all  his  children's  blest, 

He  softens  evTy  bed  ; 
Where  should  the  dying  members  rest 
But  with  the  dying  Head  ? 

4  Thence  he  arose,  and  burst  the  chain, 

To  show  our  feet  the  way  ; 
From  shades  where  death  and  darkness  reign. 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 

5  Then  let  the  last  loud  trumpet  sound. 

And  bid  his  kindred  rise  • 
Awake  je  nations  under  ;:round. 
Ye  saints  ascend  the  skies. 

Want, 

512.     L.   M. 

"  To  die  is  Gain." 

I  Why  should  we  start,  and  fear  te  die  .^ 
What  tim'rous  worms  we  mortals  are  ! 
Death  is  the  gate  to  endless  joj, 
And  jet  we  dr'^ad  to  enter  there, 

^  The  pains,  the  groans,  and  dying  strife. 
Fright  our  approaching  souls  away  ; 
And  we  shrink  back  again  to  life, 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 

3  0  if  the  Lord  would  come  and  meet, 
Our  »ouls  with  joy  should  leave  this  clay  ; 
Pass  fearless  through  deatii's  iron  gate, 
Nor  feel  the  terrors  of  the  way- 

4  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 
Feel  soft  ag  downy  pillows  are  ; 


I*SALMS    AND    HYMNS* 

While  on  his  breast  we  lean  our  heatl, 
And  breathe  our  life  out  sweetly  there. 

Watts. 

513*    L.   M. 

All  Nations  called  upon  to  praise  God.     Ps.  c. 

1  Ye  riationr,  round  the  earth  rejoice 
Before  the  Lord  your  sovereign  King  ; 
Serve  him  with  cheerful  heart  and  voice. 
And  his  Unrival'd  glories  sing, 

§  The  Lord  is  God :  His  he  alone 
Doth  life  and  all  its  blessings  give  ; 
And  still  his  guardian  care  we  own. 
And  still  upon  his  bounty  live. 

0  Enter  his  gates  with  songs  of  joy  I 
Witli  praises  in  his  courts  appear; 
And  make  it  your  divine  employ 

To  pay  your  thanks  and  honours  there. 

4  For  God,  and  he  alone,  is  good ; 
His  mercy  is  forever  sure; 
His  truth  hath  always  firmly  stood. 
And  shall  from  age  to  age  endure. 

Watts, 

514.    L.  M. 

The  Divine  Perfectioms  celebrated. 

1  Ye  sons  of  men,  in  sacred  lays. 
Attempt  the  great  Creator's  praise : 
Eut  who  an  equal  iong  can  frame? 
What  verse  can  reach  the  lofty  theme  ? 


PSALMS    AND    HYMxVS. 

€  He  sits  enthronM  amidst  the  spheres. 
And  glory  like  a  garment  wears ; 
"While  boundless  wisdom,  pow'r  and  grace, 
Command  our  awe,  invite  our  praise, 

3  To  God  all  nature  owes  its  birth ; 
He[form*d  this  pond'rous  globe  of  eaiiiij 
He  rais'd  the  glorious  arch  on  high, 
And  measured  out  the  azure  sky, 

4  'Tis  he  who  bids  the  tempest  rise, 

And  rolls  the  thunder  through  the  skies  | 

His  voice  the  elements  obey  ; 

Wide  o'er  the  earth  extends  his  sway. 

5  In  ev'ry  werk  and  way  divine. 
Omnipotence  and  wisdom  shine ; 
And  goodness  fixes  still  the  end. 
To  which  they  all  unvarying  tend. 

6  His  pow'r  we  trace  on  ev'ry  side ; 
O  may  his  wisdom  be  our  guide  : 
And  while  we  live,  and  when  we  die. 
May  his  almighty  love  be  nigh ! 

Pope's  Coll,  alt'4* 

515.  L.  i\i. 

Power  and  Goodness  of  God. 

1  Ye  sons  of  men  !  with  joy  record 
The*  various  wonders  of  the  Lord; 
And  let  his  pow'r  and  goodness  sound, 
Through  all  your  tribes,  the  earth  around. 

2  Lo  !  tlie  high  heav'ns  your  songs  invite. 
Those  spacious  fields  of  brilliant  light. 
Where  sun,  and  moon,  and  planets  roll, 
Audetars^  that  glow  from  poU  to  pole. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS, 

5  View  the  broad  sea's  majestic  plains. 
And  think  how  wide  its  Maker  reigns : 
That  band  remotest  nations  joins. 
And  on  each  M^ave  his  goodness  shines. 

4  But  p  that  brighter  world  above. 
Where  lives  and  reigns  eternal  love  ! 
Thither,  my  soul !  with  rapture  soar. 
There,  iu  tlie  land  of  praise,  adore. 

Doddridge, 

516.     H.  M. 

Praise  to  God  from  his  Works. 

1  Ye  tribes  of  Adam  !  join 

With  heav'n,  and  earth,  and  seas, 

And  ofter  notes  divine 

To  your  Creator's  praise. 
Wide  as  he  reigns,  his  name  be  sung 
By  ev'ry  tongue,  in  endless  strains. 

2  The  shining  worlds  above 
In  glorious  order  stand. 
Or  in  swift  courses  move 
By  his  supreme  command; 

He  spake  the  word,  and  all  their  frame 
In  Older  came,  to  praise  the  Lord. 

3  All  have  obey'd  his  will. 
Through  unknown  ages  past, 
And  shall  his  word  fullil. 
While  time  and  nature  last. 

In  difTrent  ways,  his  works  proclaim 
His  wondrous  name,  and  speak  his  praise. 

To  God,  the  sovVeign  Lord, 
Your  joyful  thanks  repeat ; 


i'SALMS    AND    ilVMXS. 

To  him  due  praise  aflford, 

As  good  as  he  is  great : 
Wide  as  he  reigns,  his  name  be  sung 
By  evVy  tongue,  in  endless  strains. 


517. 


8,  8,  G  M. 


All  Beings  invoked  to  praise  God. 

1  Ye  works  of  God  I  on  him  alone 

From  earth  his  footstool,  heav*n  his  tlirotie, 

Be  all  your  praise  bestow'd ; 
AVhose  hand  thii  beauteous  fabric  made, 
"Whose  eye  the  finished  whole  survey'd, 

And  saw  that  all  was  good. 

2  Ye  sous  of  men  !  his  praise  displny, 
Who  stamp-d  his  image  on  your  clay, 

And  gave  it  puu  t  to  move  : 
Where- er  ye  go,  where'er  ye  dwcl!, 
.  From  age  to  age  succeT,sive  tell 
The  wonders  of  his  love. 

3  Ye  spirits  of  the  good  and  just. 
Who  on  his  word  of  piotirUe  trLi.1^ 

And  daily  upwards  soar ! 
O  let  your  songs  his  praise  display, 
Till  nature's  self  shall  waste  av.av. 

And  time  shall  be  no  more  I 

4  Praise  him  ye  mejk  and  humble  trdijj. 
Who  shall  those  heav'nly  joys  obtain, 

Prepared  for  souls  sincere  I 
Now  praise  him  till  you  take  your  way 
To  regions  of  eternal  day. 

To  dwell  forever  lliere. 

35  Merrick,  alfd. 


PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

518.  c.  M. 

God  the  everlasting  Light  of  goodMen, 

1  Ye  golden  lamps  of  heav'n  !  farewell. 

With  all  your  feeble  light! 
Farewell,  thou  ever-clianging  moon. 
Pale  emcress  of  the  night ! 

2  And  thou,  r^^fulgent  orb  of  day  I 

In  brighter  Hames  array'd  ; 
My  soul,  which  springs  beyond  thy  sphere, 
Ko  more  demaiids  thine  aid. 

3  Ye  stars  are  b»'.t  the  shining  dust 

Of  my  divine  abode. 
The  pavement  of  those  heavenly  courts^ 
Where  I  shall  reign  with  God. 

4  The  Father  of  eternal  light, 

Sliall  there  his  beams  display; 
Nor  shall  one  mome-at  s  darkness  mix 
With  that  unvaried  day. 

5  No  more  tlie  drops  of  piercing  grief 

Sliall  swell  into  mine  eyes; 
No  more  tlie  noon-day  sun  decline. 
Amid  those  brighter  skies. 

G  There  all  the  millions  of  his  saints 
Shall  in  one  song  unite ; 
And  each  the  bliss  of  all  shall  share 
With  infinite  delight. 

l^oddxidge.- 


PSALMS    AND    HYM^S. 

519.  c.  M. 

Christ's  Death  and  Exnltation. 

1  Yk humble  souls!  wlio  seek  the  Lord, 

Chase  all  your  fears  away  ; 
And  bow  with  transport  down  to  see 
Ihe  place  where  Jei^as  lay. 

2  His  life  for  us  he  freely  gave  ; 

Such  wonders  love  can  do  I 
Thus  cold  in  death  that  bo-oin  lajr, 
W  hich  throbb'd  and  bled  tor  you  ! 

5  A  moment  give  your  hearts  to  gritrf, 
And  mourn  your  Saviour  slain  : 
Then  dry  yourteari^,  and  tune  your  song^^ 
1  he  Saviour  lives  again  1 

4  High  o'er  th'  angelic  bands  he  rears 
His  once  dishoiiour'd  head  ; 
And  through  unnu;iib*^r  d  years  he  reigns, 
^^  ho  dwelt  among  trie  dead. 

f^  With  cheerful  hope  may  evry  saint 
The  vale  of  death  survey  ; 
Then  rise  with  his  ascending  Lord, 
To  realms  oi  endiess  day. 

Doddridge. 

520.    L.  F.  M. 

Reflections  on  Death. 


I  Yet  a  few  years,  or  days  perhaps. 
Or  moments  pass  in  silei^  lapse, 
And  time  to  me  shall  bAo  more : 


PSALMJS    AM)     UVMNS. 

So  more  the  sun  those  eyes  sliall  view, 
Kai  ih  o'er  these  iimbs  her  dust  shall  stre^^ 
And  life's  delusive  dream  be  o'er. 

2  Great  God  !  how  awful  is  the  scene  ! 
A  breath,  a  transient  breath  between  : 
And  can  I  waste  life's  fleeting  day  ? 
'I  o  earth,  alas  !  too  firmly  bound, 
Trees  deeply  rooted  in  the  ground. 
Are  shiver'd  when  they're  torn  away. 

J  Great  cause  of  all  above,  b^low  I 
Wiio  knows  thee,  must  forever  know 
Tiiou  art  imnicrtal  and  divine  : 
Tliine  iinage  on  my  soul  impress- d, 
Of  endless  being  is  the  test, 
And  bids  eternity  be  mine. 

Hawksworth,  altM. 

521.  c.  M. 

Brothcily  Kindness, from  the  Precept  and  Example  of 
Christ. 

1   Ye  folTwers  of  the  Prince  of  peace, 
^N  ho  round  his  table  draw  ! 
Reniember  what  his  spirit  was. 
What  Ins  peculiar  law. 

'2  Tiie  love  which  all  his  bosom  fill'd. 
Did  all  his  actions  guide  ; 
Inspir'd  by  love,  he  liv'd  and  taught ;. 
inspir'd  by  love,  he  died. 


Let  all  tlje  sacred  law  fulfil  ; 

Like  his  be  ev'ry  mind  ; 
Be  ev'i'y  temp^form'd  by  love, 

And  ev'ry  ajpon  kind. 


PgALMS    AND    HYMxNg- 

4  Let  none  who  call  themselves  his  friends, 
Disgrace  the  lionourM  name  ; 
But  by  a  near  resemblance  prove 
The  title  wiiich  they  claim. 

Beddome. 

522.  c.  M. 

Invitation. 

1  Ye  favoured  children  of  the  Lord, 

Ye  lov'd,  ye  ransom'd  race  ; 
Come,  listen  to  the  cheering  word 
Of  our  Immanuel's  grace^ 

2  0  come !  attend  tire  Saviour's  call. 

He  only  life  can  give ; 
His  gracious  voice  proclaimed  to  all. 
Is  "  come,  believe,  and  live." 

3  But  man,  regardless  of  ids  words, 

From  Jesus  doth  depart; 
The  joyful  sound  no  life  affords 
His  unbelieving  heart. 

4  Hasten,  0  God,  that  glorious  day, 

In  thine  own  plan  designed. 
When  thou  wilt  take  the  veil  away 
From  each  benighted  mind. 

3  Then  sinners  shall  with  grateful  heart? 
The  Saviour's  name  adore  ; 
Aiu\  carnal  mind,  with  subtle  arts, 
Shall  tempt  their  souls  no  more. 

S.  Tliom'i5:.oM. 
35^ 


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rSALMS    AND    HYMNSo 

523.  c.  M. 

Joyful  Confidence  in  Gofl. 

i  Ye  li\imble  souls,  approach  your  God 
With  songs  of  sacred  praise. 
For  he  is  good,  supremely  good. 
And  kind  are  all  bis  ways. 

^  All  nature  owns  his  guardian  care. 
In  him  we  live  and  move  ; 
But  nobler  benefits  declare 
The  wonders  of  his  love. 

3  He  gave  his  Son,  his  only  Son, 

To  ransom  rebel  worms ; 
'Tis  here  he  makes  his  goodness  knovvn^ 
In  its  diviner  forms, 

4  To  this  sure  refuge.  Lord,  we  come, 

'Tis  here  our  hope  relies  i 
A  safe  defence,  a  peaceful  home. 
When  storms  and  troubles  rise. 

5  Thine  eye  beholds,  with  kind  regard, 

'I'he  souls  who  trust  in  thee; 
Their  humble  hope  thou  wilt  reward 
With  bliss  divinely  free, 

6  Great  God,  to  thy  unchanging  love 

\N  hat  honors  shall  we  raise  ! 
Not  all  the  raptur'd  songs  above 
Can  render  equal  praise. 

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I'SALMS    AXD    HYMNS. 

524.  L.  M. 

*'  Blessed  are  the  Poor  in  Spirit/' 

1  Ye  humble  souls,  complain  no  more  ; 
Let  faith  survey  your  future  store  ; 
How  happy,  how  divinely  blest. 
The  sacred  words  of  truth  attest ! 

2  When  conscious  grief  laments  sincere, 
And  pours  the  penitential  tear, 
Hope  paints  to  your  dejected  eyes 

A  bright  reversion  in  the  skies. 

3  In  vain  the  sons  of  wealth  and  pride 
Despise  your  lot,  your  hopes  deride  ; 
In  vain  they  boast  their  little  stores  ; 
Trifles  are  theirs,  a  kingdom  yours. 

4  A  kingdom  of  immense  delight, 
Where  health  and  peace  and  joy  unite  ; 
A  kingdom  which  shall  ne'er  decay. 
Though  earthly  kingdoms  fade  away. 

5  There  shall  your  eyes  with  rapture  view 
The  glorious  Friend  who  died  for  you ; 
Who  died  to  ransom,  died  to  raise 

To  crowns  of  joy  and  songs  of  praise. 

Mrs.  Steele. 

525.  c,  M. 

True'and  False  Zeal. 

1  Zeal  is  tliat  pure  and  heav'nly  flame, 
The  fire  of  love  supplies; 
Whilst  that  whicl^ften  bears  the  name, 
l9  self  but  in  iJKise. 


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PSALMS    AND    HYMNS. 

It  True  zeal  is  merciful  and  inild. 
Can  pity  and  forbear; 
Tl.e  false  is  headstrong,  fierce  and  wild, 
And  breathes  revenge  and  war. 

3  While  zeal  for  truth  the  christian  w^arms. 

He  knows  the  worth  of  peace  : 
But  self  contends  for  names  and  forms, 
Its  party  to  increase. 

4  Zeal  has  attained  its  highest  aim, 

Its  end  is  satisfied  : 
If  sinners  love  the  Saviour's  name, 
Nor  seeks  it  aught  beside. 

5  But  self,  however  w^ell  eniploy'd. 

Has  its  own  ends  in  view  ; 
And  says,  as  boasting  Jehu  cried, 
"  Come,  see  what  I  can  do.  * 

6  This  idol  self,  O  Lord,  dethrone, 

And  from  our  hearts  remove  ; 
And  let  no  zeal  by  us  be  shown 
But  that  which  springs  from  love. 

Newto*. 


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A 
BUIEF  SUMMARY 

CF  THK 

V.\1YE\ISAL.1ST  FAITH. 


WE  believe  in  one  God,  infinite  and  unchangeable  in  all 
his  perfections  ;  and  that  these  perfectioiis  are  all  modifica- 
tions of  adorable,  incompre^iensible,  and  unbounded  Love, 
and  clearly  manifested  to  the  world  as  such,  in  Christ 
Jescs. 

We  believe  that  the  Scriptures  of  the  Old  and  New 
Testaments  contain  a  faithful  revelation  of  the  character, 
will,  and  purpose  of  God,  and  of  the  final  destination  of  all 
mankind. 

We  believe  that  the  moral  precepts  of  the  Scriptures  con- 
tain a  most  wholesome  rule  for  the  government  of  our  con- 
duct through  life,  and  that  the  duties  wliich  are  therein 
inculcated,  are  obligatory  upon  us,  and  are  of  vital  impor- 
tance in  promoting  the  happiness  of  mankind- 

We  believe  it  to  be  consistent  with  the  character  and 
government  cf  God,  and  perfectly  consonant  to  the  design 
of  his  law,  to  punish  all  wilful  offenders,  and  to  administer 
to  every  transgression  and  disobedience  a  just  recompense 
of  reward. 

We  believe  that  the  Scriptures  of  the  Old  and  New  Tes- 
taments, contain  suitable  evidences  lo  justify  a  firm  belief 
in  the  certain  restoration  and  final  salvation  of  all  the  human 
family:  and  that  the  love  of  God  manifested  to  man  in  a 
Redeemejfjis  the  best  and  most  efficient  means  cf  pioducing 
a  holy,  active,  and  useful  life. 


PRAYERS. 


BEFORE  SERMON. 
INFINITELY  glorious  and  unchangeable  Jehovah,  the 
fountain  of  life  and  of  happiness  ;  who  from  everlasnng  to 
everlasting  art  God,  and  besides  thee  there  is  none  else. 
Thou  swayestihe  sceptre  of  the  universe,  and  doest  accord- 
ing to  thy  will  in  the  army  of  heaven,  and  amongst  the 
inhabitants  of  the  earth,  and  none  can  stay  thy  hand. 

Through  the  r-mplitude  of  thy  creation,  thy  power  and 
wisdom  are  displayed,  and  in  all  the  visitations  of  thy  pro- 
vidence, we  read  the  token^  of  thy  justice,  a^^J  enjoy  the 
testimonials  of  thy  benevolence.  When  we  lift  oui  eyes 
to  the  heavens,  and  contemplate  the  grandeur  of  t'-y  wo  ks, 
where  v/orlds  in  cciintless  multitude  display  their  shinmg 
train,  we  are  i^npressed  v/ith  a  deep  sense  of  the  iiifinitade 
of  thy  wisdom  and  omnipotence,  which,  while  they  tran- 
scend the  utmost  power  of  h  iman  thought,  lead  our  hearts 
to  inquire  with  a.stonishment,  "  what  is  man,  that  thou  art 
mindful  of  him?"  and  the  sens  of  men,  that  thou  sht)uldst 
deign  to  visit  them  ?  In  all  th)-  works,  thy  perfections  are 
^  displayed,  and  through  ail  thy  prf  vjdence  we  behold  the 
^  expressions  of  thy  universal  care  and  good-will.  With 
reverence  and  deep  humility  we  desire  to  apprv  ach  arid 
bow  before  thy  Majesty's  piesence,  and  in  the  name  of  Je- 
sus Christ,  thy  well-beloved  Son,  acknowledge  thee  as  the 
Father  of  the  spirits  of  all  flesh.  To  revere  thee  as  that 
onJy  God,  in  whom  v/e  live,  and  move,  and  have  our  being, 
and  from  whom  we  receive  every  good  and  perfect  gift. 
We  desire  humbly  to  confess  before  thee,  O  our  Gjd,  that 
we  have  sinned,  and  come  short  of  thy  glory,  and  that  in 
point  of  merit  we  are  no  i/ioie  worthy  to  be  ca^d  thy 
children  :  For  we  have  strayed  from  thy  commands — We 
have  disregarded  th}'  precepts — Vv''e  have  forsaken  our  own 
mercies,  and  forgotten  the  resting-place  of  our  souls.  The 
imaginations  of  our  hearts  have  been  evil  in  thy  sight,  and 
our  feet  have  trodden  the  path  of  iniquity.  Yet  we  rejoice 
with  unfeigned  gratitude,    that^Patwithstanding   we   havr 


PRAYEKS. 

forsaken  incur  affections  the  best  of  brings,  and  have  turn- 
ed aside  to  pursue  the  follies  and  vanities  of  time,  thy  wis- 
dom hath  guided  our  unstable  feet,  and  thy  mercy  and 
kindness  have  attended  our  path.  Through  dangers  both 
seen  and  unseen,  thou  hast  been  our  shield  and  our  de- 
fence ;  and  in  poiirs  darkest  hour,  thine  arm  hath  been  our 
sure  support.  When  clouds  of  mental  darkness  have  gath- 
ered thick  around  us,  thou  hast  cleared  the  visual  power, 
and  by  the  radiance  of  thy  countenance  dispelled  the  horrid 
gloom,  and  tuned  the  hearts  of  thy  children  to  songs  of 
gladness.  We  adore  thee  as  a  Being  infinite  in  thy  com- 
passion,unchangeable  in  the  purposes  of  thy  wisdom, bcrund- 
less  in  the  plentitude  of  thy  power,  and  impartial  m  the  be- 
stowments  of  thy  love  and  grace.  A-I  creation  lives  upon  thy 
smiles,  snd  the  whole  peopled  earth  record  the  faithfulness 
of  thy  providential  love  :  For  *'  diiy  unto  day  utteretk 
speech,  and  night  unto  night  sheweth  knowledge  ;"  even  the 
knowledge  of  thy  universal  goodness.  Through  all  the 
earth  the  language  of  thy  kind  providence  is  heard,  and 
carries  conviction  to  the  heart,  that  thou,  Lord,  art  good 
unto  all,  and  that  thy  tender  mercies  are  over  all  toy  works. 
We  rejoice  to  adore  thee  as  our  Creator  and  Preserver  ; 
and  desire  to  offer  unto  thee  upon  the  altar  of  our  heartr, 
the  tribute  of  gratitude  and  praise,  for  t':?  beslowment  of 
our  natural  a-nd  moral  powers;  We  devoutl}'  thank  and 
adore  thee,  that  thou  hast  seen  fit  to  irj?T>ress  th}^  moral 
i  nage  upon  tliine  offspring  man-  and  permit  him  tlie  exalted 
privilege  of  addressing  thee  by  the  endearing  appellation  of 
Father.  That  thou  hast  implanted  within  us  a  spirit,  bv 
which,  throjgh  the  inspiration  of  the  Aimight)-,  we  are  h. 
to  understand  thy  character  and  thy  wiir.  That  thou  ha- 
furnished  us  with  minds,  susceptible  of  social  enj03'ment. 
and  of  moral  improvement.  That  thou  hast  rendered  u^ 
'capable  cf  growing  in  the  knowledge  of  thy  pcifecticns,  aii 
of  obeying  thy  commnndr. 

We  rejoice,  and  piaisc  thy  venerable  imme,  thet  th.' 
hast  spared  us  as  I'Oiiuments  of  thy  goodnest,  and  brougn 
us  ia  mercy  to  tht  present  hour.  That  the  curtail. s  of  tir, 
love  have  been  spread  ever  us,  arid  that  a  kind  and  watcJ: 
lul   providence  hath  supplied  out  want£.     And   Wsi  tha:- 

t 


PRAYERS. 

thep,  O  our  Gocl,  that  the  tokens  of  thy  divine  liberality  arf; 
not  confined  to  us,  but  are  mercifully  extended  to  all  ou. 
race.  "  The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  thee,  and  thou  givest 
Them  their  meat  in  due  season :  Thou  openest  thy  hand, 
and  satisfiest  the  desire  of  every  living  thing."  V^e  would 
acknowledge  before  thee,  the  obligation  of  gratitude,  for 
our  civil  and  religious  privileges  ;  that  we  are  permitted  to 
enjoy  the  pi  asures  of  the  sanctuary,  and  to  worship  the 
living  God  agreeably  to  the  dictates  of  our  own  conscience. 
We  thank  thee  for  the  extension  of  scientific  knowledge  in 
our  land,  and  the  rapid  march  of  religious  truth  through  all 
our  borders. 

But  above  all, we  desire  to  adore  thee  for  the  rich  displays 
of  thine  unbounded  mercy  and  grace,  in  the  unspeakable 
gift  of  thy  well-beloved  Son,"  in  whom  we  have  redemption, 
through  his  blood,  the  forgiveness  of  our  sins."  That  in 
this  precious  gift  to  the  children  of  men,  the  inexhaustable 
treasures  of  thy  grace  are  bestowed  upon  the 'children  of  thy 
creation,  and  the  smiles  of  heavenly  truth  and  love  are 
made  to  revisit  the  plains  of  mortality  and  lime,  to  give  the 
knov.'ledge  of  thj'  g'ory,  and  to  excite  the  blissful  hope  of 
immortality  and  eternal  life.  Tliat  darkness  and  ignorance 
which  have  pervaded  the  empire  of  the  human  understand- 
ing, are  fust  teocxling  before  the  efluigent  rays  of  the  Sun  of 
right<»ousness,  while  the  glorious  gospel  of  a  risen  Saviour 
is  proclaiming  ''  good  tidings  of  great  joy  to  all  people.'' 

We  rejoice  to  acknowledge  the  visits  of  thy  love,  which 
in  smiles  of  grace  divine  have  illuminated  our  hearts,  and 
made  us  acquainted  with  the  life-giving  energies  of  thy 
truth.  That  this  section  of  thiiie  heritage  hath  been  fa- 
voured with  the  ligiit  and  salvation  of  our  God^  and 
through  the  tender  mercies  from  on  high,  wc  are  permitted 
to  convene  (m  thy  sanchiari;,  or,  for  thy  icorship)  to  ac* 
kiiTv.ledge  our  dependence;  ^ni\  the  grateful  sense  we  en- 
xcrtain  of  thy  good ne^-s. 

Povmit  us,  almighty  and  eternal  God,  to  bow  with  re- 
verence before  thee,  and  while  we  call  to  remembrance 
'' '^  benefactions  of  thy  mercy,  may  our  heaits  glow  with 

veiit    gratitude  and  pure   devotion.     Be   pleased  in  in- 

:^  mn'^T-.^ion  to  smile  frcin   thy  holy  habitation,   and 


PKAVERS. 

r<*ncR'  uiit )  u?  the  token*  of  ihy  faithfulness  and  love.  In 
the  ii^uic  of  J»^-as  Chribt,  thy  Son,  and  our  Redeemer, 
-tvitt  thou  nieicifully  pardon  the  muliitiide  of  our  transgres- 
sions: And  O  may  thy  grace  descend  upon  us  in  copious 
eft'usion?,  thnt  by  its  sacred  and  benign  influence,  we  may 
be  enabled  to  worship  thoe,  the  living  God,  in  spirit  and  in 
truth.  Wilt  ihou  impart  unto  us  the  blessings  of  thy  wis- 
dom, to  lead  and  guide  us  into  all  truth;  and  that  our 
humble  endeavours  to  glorify  thy  name  may  be  rendered 
acceptable,  may  they  be  attended  by  the  purest  affections 
of  our  hearts. 

We  entreat  thee,  most  merciful  and  indulgent  Father,  to 
remove  every  cioud  of  darknrss  from  our  minds,  and  to  dis- 
sipate all  our  fears.  Lead  u?,  w»  beseech  thee,  into  the 
way  of  life,  nor  leave  us  in  the  p;«th  of  temptation.  Richly 
replenish  our  understandiniis  with  the  knowledge  of  thy 
truth,  and  our  hearts  with  thot  evangelical  faith  which 
works  by  love.  Be  pleased  to  assist  us  in  discharging  the 
duties  that  are  incumbent  upon  us  at  this  time,  and  may 
we  derive  spiritual  refreshment  from  thy  word  of  life.  O 
our  Father,  wilt  thou  comfort  our  hearts  with  thy  grace, 
and  may  they  be  united  by  the  sacred  bond  of  christian  love. 
May  we  rfralize  how  good  and  hov/  pleasant  it  is  for  breth- 
ren to  uvell  together  in  unity,  and  derive  a  mutual  benefit 
from  the  promptitude  of  our  obedience  to  thy  commands. 
Cleanse  us,  O  our  God,  frun  all  unrighteousness,  and  pre- 
serAC  us  in  mercy  to  thy  heavenly  kingdom.  Wilt  thou, 
O  Lord,  our  God,  bestow  thy  propitious  smiles  upon  Zion. 
May  all  her  favoured  sons  be  clothed  with  the  whole  ar- 
mour of  righteousness  and  become  the  pinus  ornaments  of 
this  lower  creation.  May  all  th  se  w^hom  thou  hast  ap- 
pointed as  watchmen  upon  her  walls,  be  faithful  and  dili- 
gent in  the  administration  of  the  gospel  of  eternal  life,  nor 
may  they  ever  shun  to  declare  m11  the  counsel  of  God. 
May  they  be  of  quick  understanding  in  thy  fear,  and  be 
rendered  instrum.ental  of  multiplying  converts  to  the  faith 
of  the  Lord  Jesus,  as  drops  of  the  morning  dew.  Regard, 
we  humbi)'  entreat  thee,  the  condition  of  those  who  are 
visited  with  sickness  and  pain.  Grant  unto  them  thy 
kind  supporting  arm,  and   bless   them   with   composure  of 


PKAYEKS. 

rnind,  and  with  lesignntion  to  thy  will.  Fiil  their  hearip, 
with  the  assurance  of  thy  mercy,  and  reconcile  them  to 
whatever  may  await  them  in  thy  wise  and  unerring  provi- 
dence. We  would  solicit  thy  benedictive  smiles  upon  such 
of  thy  childi-en  as  are  called  to  mourn.  Wilt  thou  bind  up 
their  broken  hearts,  and  comfort  them  wit^  the  blissful  hope 
of  immortality,  which  i?  brought  to  light  by  the  gospel  of  a 
risen  Saviour.  And  may  all  the  subjects  of.affliction,  become 
the  experimental  children  of  thy  grace. 

We  would  remember  before  thee,  O  God,  those  that  are 
far  from  righteousness, who  are  wandering  in  darkness,alien- 
ated  fiom  thee,  and  enemies  in  their  minds  by  wicked  work?. 
Reclaim  their  hearts,we  beseech  thee, and  turn  their  feet  into 
thy  testimonies.  Redeem  them  from  the  paths  of  iniquity, 
and  save  them  from  the  distress  and  misery  attendant  on 
transgression  ;  and  lead  them  to  prove  by  happy  experienc*'. 
that  the  ways  of  wisdom  alojie  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
and  that  all  her  paths  are  peace  and  jay.  Have  mercy,  we 
humbly  pray  thee,  upon  cur  enemies,  and  bless  them  who 
in  the  darkness  of  their  minds,  despitefuUy  use  us,  and  per- 
secute us  I  Turn  them  from  the  error  of  their  ways,  to  the 
wisdom  of  the  just,  and  prepare  tiiem  for  the  enjoyments  of 
thy  kingdom. 

And  will  the  Lord  Almighty,  in  the  plentitude  of  bb  wis- 
dom, love,  and  grace,  send  the  saving  influence  of  heavenly 
Light  and  Truth  through  the  whole  earth, until  '*  all  the  ends 
of  the  world  shall  remember  and  turn  unto  the  Lord,  and  all 
the  kindreds  of  the  nations  shall  worship  before  tluee." 
And  may  all  the  ransomed  creation,  at  length  be  brought  to 
Kion,  v.'ith  songs  and  everlasting  joy,  and  be  raised  upon 
the  rainbow  of  thy  covenant,  to  shout  in  pure  immortal 
strains,  with  ^*  every  creature  which  is  in  heaven,  and  on 
the  earth,  and  iftider  the  earth,  and  such  as  are  in  the  sea, 
and,  all  that  are  irijthem — blessing  and  honour  and  gloiy 
and  po-wer  be  unto  him  that  sitteth  upon  the  thjrcne,  and 
unto  the  Lamb  forever  and  ever.** ' 

[^Here  raay  be  added  the  Lord's  Prayer.'] 

''  Our  Fathev,*' etc. 


PRAYERS. 

AFTER  SERMOX. 

ALMIGHTY  and  eternal  God,  the  maker  of  heaven 
and  earth,  and  the  wise  disposer  of  events.  Me.  desire 
again  to  boid  in  reverence  before  thy  throne,  and  to  oiler 
the  gratitude  of  our  hearts  to  thee,  the  giver  of  all  oiir 
mercies.  We  devoutly  thank  thee,  O  our  heavenly  Father, 
for  our  creation,  and  the  bestowment  of  our  natural  and 
moral  powers — For  the  gifts  and  blessings  of  tliy  provi- 
dence, upon  which  we  have  subsisted — For  the  condescend- 
ing tokens  of  thy  spiritual  mercy  and  grace,  in  permit- 
ting us  to  worship  in  thy  presence  ;  and  for  the^gift,  and 
labours,  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

May  the  opportunity  which  we  have  here  enjoyed,  be 
iiBto  us  a  source  of  improvement,  and  a  subjej;;t  of  grateiiil 
remembrance  ;  and  saactif)'  our  hearts,  we  entreat  thee, 
by  the  in-pouaings  of  thy  spirit,  and  dismiss  us  from  this 
place  under  thy  propitious  smiUs. 

Through  the  uneven  journey  of  life,  wilt  thou  direct  our 
tjteps;  and  let  tliy  mercy  and  love  attend  us,  aiul  smooth 
our  path  to  tJie  close  of  time.  In  the  lust  alarms,  wilt  thou 
sooth  our  spirits  by  thy  presence,  sustain  our  fainting; 
lieartfiinthe  valley  of  death — And  finally,  through  the  in- 
iinite  riches  of  thy  grace,  conduct  us,  with  the  wliole  in- 
telligent creation^  to  the  endless  enjoyments  of  thy  low, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
FOR  MORXLN'G, 

SUPREMELY  great  and  glorious  God  :  We  adore  thee 
for  the  revelation  of  thy  nature,  which  i^love.     We  thani^ 
thy  holy  name,  that  thy  kind  and  watchful  providence  hatii 
sustained  us,  and  that  the  bounties  of  thy  divine  l^be^alit^' 
have  been  moot  wisely  and  admirably  adauted   la  all.ou'- 
wants,  so  that  we  are  bound  ingratitude  to  a-c knowledge 
that  our   hearts  have   been  filled    wkh   i.x^H  :»;in  ..!>.J...... 

I'brough  the  chansiijig  scenp^  atter. 
rtcnce,  thou  hast  been  one  suppoxte 
tlie  silent  watches  of  tlie  night,  tho 
tonceless  lives,  and  in  the  return  of  i 
•lessed  us  with  a  renew :t'     '  :' 
ind  benevolent   Father, 
rteviiig  of  our  movuiug  £,.,...1  «.»<.,  . 
.IiiPi*.  and  l<»t  tiie  wrjkvnie  reiuii. 
3S 


PRAYERS. 

lis  of  our  constant,  obligation  to  love  and  obey  thy  com- 
mandments.  Continue,  we  entreat  thee,  the  benefactions 
of  thy  mercy,  and  direct  our  feet  in  the  path  of  duty  and 
enjoyment.  May  our  lives  be  devoted  to  thy  service  ; 
and  grant,  we  humbly  beseech  thee,  that  thy  divine 
wisdom  may  direct  our  steps  in  all  the  duties  of  this  day  ; 
and  in  faithful  obedience  to  the  precepts  of  thy  will,  may  we 
^j.>cnd  tlie  residue  of  our  lives.  Graciously  enable  us  to 
repent  of  a>l  our  sins,  and  to  live  soberly,  righteously,  and 
^odly  iufe^the  world.  Let  thy  compassion,  we  hum- 
bly ptay  thee,  be  upon  all  "the  children  of  thy  creation, 
and  po'j-r  o-ut  the  spirit  of  thy  grace  upon  all  flesh  ;  until 
the  earth  shall  be  full  of  "the  knowledge  of  God,  and  every 
tongue  be  made  vocai  with  thy  praise.  And  when  our 
days  shall %)e  numbered  and  finished  beneath  the  sun,  wilt 
thou  in  mercy  call  us  to  enjoy  the  bliss  of  eternity  ;  and  at 
last  to  join  with  anjt-ls^  aad  all  the  ransomicd  creation,  in 
asciiptionsofunbouncipd  glory  to  Him  that  sitteth  upon  the 
throne,  and  unto  the  Lamb,  forever  and  ever. — [Here  the 
Lord's  pray tr  may  be  added  :]  '^  Our  Father^'  <fL-c. 
FOR  FANNING. 

O  THOU   who  inhabitest  eternity  ;  who  art   a  Being  of 
*  infinite  vvisdo-ro,  power,»Kndjove  ;  the  great  Author  of  our 
Uve%  and  of  (\11  our  blessings. 

We  leioice  that  v/e  are  permitted  to  rear  a  domestic  al- 
tar,--and   offer  the   sacrifice   of  thankr-giving  and  praise. 

Thou  causest  the  outgo-ings  of  the  morning  and  of  the 
evening  to  rejoice,  and  crownest  ouv  lives  with  thy  goodness. 

We  Would  present  unto  thee  the  offering  of  our  evening 
graittude  (or  thy  crtr^tive  benevolence,  and  for  the  innu- 
merable blessings  of  tliy  pi  ovidence.  ** 

We  thank  thee  J  Q  our   God,  for  thy  pa<ernar  carp^^an'! 
faithfulness  which  imve  attended  usjhrough  thr  '^'^'-  - 
lliat  thou  hast  brought  us   in  safety   to  the  p 
r^n  1  npvrriittpd  US  "the  privilege  of  reverently  bu' 

iiowi'edge  our  dependencef  and  hiunbly  to  soii- 

inuance  of  thy  m<rrcy.,  "    •"'','  • '^    ' 

raruoii,  \v^^  be:.oedi  tbecj    the   multitude -of 

rcs'^ion^*   an<!  iH  (5ie  rich-abimdance  of  thy  g, 

"'*'■*  thou  warm  our  iv. 

:iv  we  realise  tlie 


PRAYERS. 

thy  presence.     In  mercy  wilt  thou   clcais^c  i:s  'rom  scci 
faults  ;  and  may  it  be  our  chief  concern  to   umioi standi  t:  ; 
will,    and  to  walk   iiv  all  thy    commandments   blamelcb^. 
May  thy  peace  abide   within  our  hearts,  and  may  we  keep 
the  example  of  thy  goodness  alway  in  view  ;  that  we  may 
love  our  enemies,  and  do  good  to  them  that  desjutefully  c 
and  persecute   us.     Mercifully    rememVer.  the* poor,    ai 
bless  all  the  afflicted  of  thy  creation.     May  thoee  who  j. 
blindly  puVsuing  the   paths  of  iniquity- in  search  of  hap: 
ness,  be  turned  from  the  folly  of  their  ways  to  the  path  * 
the  just,  which  shincth  more  and  more  unto  the  perfect  d-^ 
And  now,   O  Lord  our  God,   we  commit. ourselves  to  thu- . 
trusting  in  tb^v'  mercy  to  protect  our  slumbering  hours,  and 
humbly  imploring  thy  grace  to  assist  us  in  discharging  v.ith 
fidelity,  the  duties  of  the  corning  day»  and  aii  the  duties  of 
life.     Through    the  uneven  journey  of  time,  ^ivrlt  thou  be 
our  guide;  in  the  gloomy  vale  of  dftath  wilt  thou  supnc" 
our  trembling  hearts  ;    and  through    the^  iniinite  riches   c 
thy  grace,  wilt  thou  finally  crown   us,  and  all   the  inteli:- 
gent  creatio*,' with  immoriality  and  endless  life,  throun 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Redeemer.     Amen. 

FOR  A  FUNERAL. 
OUR  Father  which  art  in  heave'n  ;  whob^^'  ■  > 
things  by  the  word  .of  thy  power,   and  for  thy  good  pie: 
Sure,  they  are,  and  were  created. 

We  rejoice  that  thy  character  is  displayed  in  thy  worV.5 
and  revealed  in  thy  word  of  truth  :  For  the  heavens  n  - 
rlare  the  glory  of  thy  Vvisdom  and  power,  ajid'  the  inn' 
merable  blessings  of  thy  providence  testify  i«  acccrdavir 
with  the^yoiceof  inspiration,  that  thou  art  geed  unto  a:' 
and  tliy  tender  mercies  are  OAer  all  tiiy  \rt»rks. 

In  the  day  of  prosperity  thou  hast  tau5:ht-.us  to  rejoi  - 
wji"?   gratitude,  and  in  tire  hoar  of  acivcHsity.tc  locik  un 
thee  for  comfort  and  sup}>Gtt.  -  ♦ 

We  ack\iw    v.  \      O         \  '    ^     '      .  " 

-nd  all  the 


LQiit  to  I/; 


PRAYERS. 

a^d  grace  ;  and  hast  in  mercy  taught  us,  that  although  ii« 
affliction  lor  the  present  seemeth  to  be  joyous,  but  griev- 
L?us  ;  yet  nevertheless,  it  afterwards  yieldeth  the  peaceable 
fruits  of  righteousness  to  them  that  are  exercised  thereby. 
As  dependent  beings,  we  desire  that  thou  wouldst  suit- 
ably impress  our  minds  with  the  solemnity  of  the  present 
occasion,  and  seal  instruction  to  our  hearts  by  the  dispen- 
sation in  which  thou  art  passing  before  us. 

Forbid,  O  most  holy  Father,  that  we  should  visit  the 
house  of  mourning  with  cold  indifference  ;  but  may  we  be 
solemnh'  impressed  with  a  sense  of  our  own  frailty,  and  so 
liumber  our  days,  as  to  apply  our  hearts  unto  wisdom, 
rvlay  we  be  enabled  to  mingle  our  sympathies  with  tiie  af- 
flictions of  thy  mourning  children,  and  while  we  weep  with 
them  that  weep,  may  the  assurance  of  a  future  resurrection 
inspire  us  with  the  consoling  hope,  that  the  bond  of  socia,! 
affection  will  again  be  renewed  and  perpetuated  in  a  hap- 
pier and  better  life.  And,  O  most  merciful  God,  wilt  thou 
impart  the  rich  consolations  of  thy  grace  and  truth,  to 
comfort  the  hearts  of  those  bereaved  friends,  who  are  call- 
ed to  drop  afilictions  parting  tear  over  the  silent  remains 
of  kindred  dust,  and  to  witness  the  certain  destiny  of  all 
human  glory,  and  the  end  of  all  our  sublunary  enjoyments. 

We  beseech  thee  to  sanctify  this  aiBictive  dispensation 
of  thy  providence  to  their  spiritual  welfare,  and  render  it 
subservient  to  their  improvement  in  a  life  of  virtue.  Wilt 
thou  reconcile  them  to  thy  will,  and  in  nrercy  prepare  them 
for  whatever  may  await  them  in  the  journey  of  life,  and 
finally,  through  the  infinite  riches  of  thy  grace,  raise  them 
to  the  enjoyment  of  the  blissful  society  of  their  departed 
fiiends,  in  that  house  not  made  with  hands,  eternal  in  the 
heavens. 

We  would  remember  before  thee,  O  our  God,  the  case  of 
all  that  mourn,  and  of  all  that  are  ah/icted  and  oppressed. 
We  pray  that  thou  wouldst  suit,  out  of  thy  tender  mercies, 
those  blessings  and  comforts  best  adapted  to  their  respec- 
tive conditions,  and  prepare  them  and  ourselves  for  all  the 
changi?s  of  life  :  And  when  we  are  called  to  repose  in  the 
d  reary  recesses  of  the  tomb,  may  our  spirits  find  acceptance 
at  thy  throne,  and  with  all  the  purchased  possession,  be 
raised  to  the  everlasting  enjoyments  of  thy  love,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,    Amen. 


A  TABLE, 

ro  riND   \XY  PSALM  oil  HYMN  BY  THE  FIRST  LIM 

Again  the  Lord  of  life  and  light             -             -  1 

Almighty  Maker  God           -             -             -  -         2 

Again  the  cheerful  beams  of  day              -              -  3 

Again  our  weekly  labours  end         -             -  -          4 

Ail  nature  speaks,  let  men  give  ear        -             -  5 

Absurd  and  vain  attempt  I  to  bind                  -  -         6 

Adieu,  all  earthly  things             ...  7 

Abide  with  us,  ilie  ev'ning  shades                    -  -        ft 

As  showVs  on  meadows  newly  mown                    -  T^ 

Arise,  and  hail  the  happy  day           -              -  -       10 

Angels  roll  the  rock  away            -              -              -  11 

Awake  the  song  that  gave  to  earth                  -  -       12 

As  the  good  shepherd  gently  leads            -              -  13 

Ah,  wretched  souls,  who  strive  in  vain           -  -     14 

All  nature  feels  attractive  pow'r             -             -  15 

Affliction's  faded  form  draws  nigh                 -  -        16 

A  glory  gilds  tiie  sacred  page                 -              -  17 

All  nature  dies,  and  lives  again                     -  -         18 

A  God^  a  God,  the  wide  earth  shouts                 -  19 

A  joyful  song  to  God         -      '       -             -  -          20 

Ail  hail,  mysterious  King         _             -             -  21 

All  hail,  victorious  Saviour,  hail                 -  -          22 

Almighty  goodness,  powV  divine         -              -  23 

AU-pow'rful,  self-existent  God                    -  -           24 

All  hail,  redeemia';  Lord                      -              -  -     25 

Almighty  Maker !  Lord  of  all                    -              -  2G 

All-seeing  God  !  'tis  thine  to  know^                  -  -       27 

And  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love             -             -  28 

Author  of  good  I  we  rest  on  thee                   -  -        29 

All  hail  the  pow'r  of  Jesus'  name         -             -  30 

A  voice  from  the  desert  comes  awful  and  shrill  -        31 

Awake,  my  aoul !  rouse  ev'ry  pow'r        -             -  32 

Awake,  each  .^oul  I  stretch  every  nerve         -  -       33 

Awake,  ye  saints  !  and  raise  your  eyes                -  '^r] 
Amidst  the  heav'nly  pow'rs  sublime 
36* 


A  TABLE. 

And  will  th'  eternal  King          -             -  -               35 

Are  not  thy  mercies  sovVeign  still  -              -         37 

As  we  advance  in  wisdom's  ways         -  -               38 

At  the  portals  of  thy  house         -              -  -               39 

Awake,  our  drowsy  souls                  -  -              -         4Q 

Attend  each  soul  with  revVent  awe  -                 41 

Affliction  is  a  stormy  deep             -             -  -           42 

x'Vnd  now  my  soul,  another  year         -  «             -     43 

Awake,  our  souls  ;  away  our  fears           -  -             44 

Awake,  each  soul ;  aw  ake,  each  tongue  -                   45 

And  will  the  great  eternal  God                 -  -             46 

Angther  fleeting  day  is  gone             -  -              -        47 

Awake,  each  soul  ;  and  with  the  sun  -                 4H 

As  the  sweet  flow'r,  which  scents  the  morn  -         49 

Awake,  and  sing  the  song         ...  50 

Afflicted  souls,  to  Christ  draw  near  -              -         51 

Aloud  we  sing  the  wondrous  grace         -  -                52 

BE  thou  exalted,  O  our  God           -  -             -       53 

Before  Jehovah'^s  awful  throne               -  -                54 

Begin,  my  soul,  th'  exalted  lay        -  -              '55 

Behold  the  morning  sun           -              .  -                50 

Bless'd  Instructor  !  from  thy  ways     •  -              -       57 

Behold  th'  amazing  sight            -              -  .                53 

Behold  the  Prince  of  peace                 -  -             -       59 

Behold  the  light !  now  see  it  rise           -  -               60 

Beset  with  snares  on  every  hand       -  -              -       61 

Behold,  where,  breathing  love  divine     -  -                62 

Behold,  where,  in  a  mortal  form       -  -              -       63 

Bless'd  be  the  everlasting  God               -  -                64 

Bless'd  is  the  man  who  fears  the  Lord  -             -       65 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow         -              -  -                QQ 

Behoki!  the  grace  appears               -  -             -       67 

Behold,  the  gloomy  vale            -              -  -                63 

Beginj  our  tongues,  some  heav'nly  theme  -              -       69 

Begin,  each  soul,  the  lofty  strain             -  _               70 

Behold  the  living  tree           -              -  -              -       71 

Behold,  what  joy  through  Israel's  host  -               72 

Behold  that  wise,  that  perfect  law     -  -             -       73 

Behold  the  Corner-Stone           -             -  -                74 

Behold,  wdiat  wondrous  grace           -  -             -       75 

Blest  is  the  man,  whose  tender  care      -  -              76 


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T^lcss'H  are  the  souls  who  hear  and  know  -             -       77 

Hless'd  are  the  sons  cf  peace  -              -  -               7l> 

Bright  source  of  intellectual  rays     -  -             -       <9 

By  faith  may  Jesus  d.vell         _              -  -                80 

Behol(]  th:tt  splendour  !  hear  the  shout  -             -       81 

Behold,  how  sinners  disagree                  -  -                ^'^ 

Behold,  the  l.Und   their  si^jht  receive  -             -       83 

Behold  the  woman's  promised  seed         -  -                84 

Borne  o'er  the  ocean's  stormy  wave  -              -       85 

BehoM  the  rising  dawn  appear               -  -                ^^ 

Behold  ilie  man  !  thus  Pilate  spake  -             -       87 

Behold  the  ^aviour  of  mankind               -  -                83 

Bless'd  Jesus,  when  our  soarins^  thoughts  -           -       89 

Ble'ts,  O  eacli  soul,  the  living  God.           -  -              90 

CELES  r  lAL  worlds  1  your  Maker's  name  -       91 

Come,  sound  his  praise  abroad               -  -               ^2 

Come,  ye  w  ho  love  the  Lord             -  -             -       93 

Come,  let  us  search  our  ways  and  try  -                ^^ 

Come  unto  me,  all  ye  who  mourn             r,  -              95 

Come  !  said  Jesus'  sacred  voice       -  -             -       96 

Children  of  the  heav'nly  King                   -  -             97 

Christians !  dismiss  your  fear            -  -              -       9S 

Children  in  years  and  knowledge  young  -                ^9 

Come,  thou  long  expected  Jesus      -  -             -       100 

Come  !  pay  the  worship  God  requires  -             101 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs  -              -       102 

Come,  sound  the  trembling  lyre  once  more  -              103 

Come,  sing  a  Saviours  powV          -  -             -       104 

Come,  serve  the  Lord  v/ith  love  and  joy  -              10l» 

Come  holy  spirit,  heav'nly  dove      -  -              -       106 

Come,  O  thou  universal  good                  -  -              107 

Come,  sinners,  to  the  iiospel  feast  -              -       108 

Come  warship  at  our  Father's  feet          -  -             109 

Come  in,  ihou  bk'ssed.  honoured  Lord  -              -       110 

Come,  tlioude=ire  of  all  thy  saints         -  -              HI 

Calm,  my  soul,  behold  tny  Saviour  -              -       112 

Christ,  a<:  our  great  Physician,  heals  -              113 

Come,  Zion's  daughters,  shout  and  sing  -              -       114 

Come  ye  that  know  and  fear  the  Lord  -             H-^ 

Com«^  let  our  hearts  on  mercy  muse  -              -       H^ 

DEEM  not  that  they  are  bless'd  alone  -             H"^ 
36*^ 


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Do  we  not  love  thee,  O  our  Lord  -  .             -       118 

Dost  thou  thy  children's  name  record  -              119 

ETERNAL  God  I  Almighty  cause  -            -       120 

Eternal  life  I  how  sweet  the  sound  -             -             121 

Every  attempt  of  man  to  gain         -  -             -       122 

Eternal  love  I  how  large  the  sum  -             -             123 

Eternal  Source  of  life  and  thought  -             -       124 

Eternal  God,  how  frail  is  man  -             -             12.5 

Eternal  Sire,   enthroned  on  high  -             -       126 

Eternal  Source  of  evVy  joy          -  »             -             12  < 

Eternal  God,   we  bless  thy  name  -             -       128 

Eternal  pow'r.  Almighty  God  -             -             129 

Exalted  Prince  of  life,  we  own        -  -             -       130 

FAR  from  thy  servants,  God  of  Grace  -             131 

Father  of  peace.  O  turn  once  more  -             -       132 

Faith  builds  upon  the  evidence  -             -             133 

Father  of  mercies  !  in  thy  house     -  -             -       134 

Father,  we  bless  thy  gentle  hand  -             -              135 

From  thee,  O  God,  our  joys  shall  rise  -             -       13o 

Frail  mortal  man  cannot  conceive  -             -             137 

Far  from  our  thoughts  vain  world  begone  -       138 

Father  of  all!  omniscient  mind  -             -             139 

For  thee,  O  God,  our  constant  praise  -             -       140 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies  -             -             141 

Far  from  mortal  cares  retreating  -             -       142 

Far  hence  each  superstition  vain  -             -             143 

Far  from  these  pcenes  of  night         -  .             -       144 

Father,  how  wide  thy  glory  shines  -              -              145 

Forsake,  each  soul  the  tents  of  sin  -             -       146 

Folly  builds  high  upon  the  sand  -             -              147 

Fools  in  their  hearts  believe  and  say  -             -       148 

Father  I  ador'd  in  worlds  above  -             -              149 

Father  in  heav'n  I  thy  sacred  name  -             -       150 

Father  of  all  I  whose  caies  extend  -              -              151 

Father  of  light !  we  sing  thy  name  -              -       152 

Father  of  mercies  !  in  thy  word  -             -              153 

Faith  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss  -             -       154 

Father  divine  I  before  thy  view  -              -              155 

Frail  life  of  man — how  short  its  stay  -             -       156 

From  north  to  south,  from  east  to  west  -             157 

GIVE  thanks  to  God  most  high     -  -             -       158 


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Give  to  our  God  immortal  praise           •  -              159 

Give  to  the  Lord  in  cheerful  songs  •             -       160 

God  is  a  spirit,  just  and  wise                  -  -              161 

Great  first  of  beings  I  mighty  Lord  -              -       162 

Great  God,  the  beav'n's  well  ordered  frame      ••  163 

Great  God  I  this  tacred  day  of  thine  -              -       164 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way             -  -              165 

Great  God,  at  thy  command           -  .             -       166 

God  of  mercy  1  Cod  of  love     -              -  -              167 

God  of  our  lives  I  whose  bounteous  care  -             -       168 

God.  who  is  ju5t  and  kind         -             -  -.             169 

God  reigns,  events  in  order  flow     -  -             -       170 

Grace — 'tis  a  pleasing  sound    •              -  -              171 

Great  Former  of  this  various  frame  -              -       172 

Great  God,  how  infinite  art  thou          -  -              173 

Great  God  !  in  vain  man's  narrow  view  -             -       174 

Great  God,  how  vast  is  thine  abode     -  -              175 

Great  God  of  grace!  arise  and  shine  -             -       176 

Great  God  I  to  thee  our  grateful  tongues  -              177 

Great  Goi  I  whose  all  pervading  eye  -             -       178 

Great  God  I  whose  universal  sway       -  -             179 

God  is  the  Lord,  the  heav'nly  King  -             -       180 

God  of  our  mercy  and  our  praise            -  -              181 

God  of  our  strength  I  to  thee  we  cry  -              -       182 

God,  our  kind -Master,  merciful  and  just  -             183 

Grant  us  a  visit,  «J«aiest  Lord        -  -             -       184 

Grateful  notes  and  numbers  bring         -  -              185 

Great  Father  of  mankind               -  -             -       186 

Great  is  the  Lord  ;  his  works  of  might  -              187 

Great  King  of  king?,  eternal  God  -  -             -       188 

Great  is  the  Lord  our  God        -             _  -              189 

Great  God,  we  give  thee  praise       -  -             -       190 

HAIL  great  Creator,  wise  and  good     -  -              191 

High  in  the  hen %*n5,  eternal  God    -  -              -       192 

How  happy  is  tiie  man  who  hears           -  -              193 

Happy  the  rnan  whose  wishes  climb  -              -       194 

Happy  the  meek,  whose  gentle  breast  -  -             195 

Hark,  the  glad  sound!  the  Saviour   comes  -       196 

Hail,  happ}-  morn  !  whose  early  ray     -  -             197 

Hosanna  !  let  us  join  to  sing           ,  -              -       198 

How  bless'd  is  man,  O  God      -             -  -             19^ 


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How  gracious  is  our  God          •      -  -             -       200 

How  happy  is  he  born  and  taught         -  -             20i 

How  long  shall  death  the  tyrant  reign  -              -       202 

How  long  shall  dreams  of  eaithl)^  bliss  -             203 

How  rich  thy  favoui-s,  God  of  grace  -             -       204 

How  pleasing,  Lord,  to  see            -  -         -             205 
House  of  our  God,  with  cheerful  anthems  ring        -       206 

Happy  the  man  whose  cautious  steps  -  -             207 

Happy  the  Church,  thou  sacred  place  -             -       208 

Happy  the  mind  where  groces  reign      -  -              209 

Hear  what  a  Saviour's  voice            .  -              -       210 

How  did  our  hearts  rejoice  to  hear        -  -             211 

How  large  the  promise  I  how  divine  -              -       212 

How  does  my  heart  rejoice       ,             -  -              213 

How  :hall  the  young  secure  their  heaits  -             -       214 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet   -             -  -             215 

How  rich  thy  bounty,  King  of  kings  -             -       216 

High  let  us  swell  our  tuneful  notes        -  -             217 

How  pleasing  is  the  scene,  how  sweet  -             -       218 

He  lives,  the  great  Redeemer  lives        -  -             219 

How  vast  the  benefits  divine            -  -             -       220 

Hosanna  to  the  Piince  of  light               -  -             221 

I'LL  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath  -             -       222 

If  solid  happiness  we  prize       -              -  -             223 

Immortal  God  I  on  thee  we  call       -  -             -       224 

Imposture  shrinks  from  light     -             -  -              225 

In  all  thy  dealings,  gracious  God  -             -       226 

In  the  soft  seasbji  of  thy  youth                -  -             227 

Is  there  on  earth  a  nobler  name      -  -              -        228 

I  am  the  first,  and  I  the  last     -             -  v.             229  - 

Infinite  excellence  is  thine                -  -              -       230 

In  God's  eternity           _             -             -  -             231 

Inquire,  ye  pilgrims,  for  the  way     -  -             -       232 

In  social  temples  here  vve  meet                -  -             233 

In  songs  of  highest  praise    -             -  -             -       234 

I  sing  the  gospel  day     -             -             -  -              235 
Indulgent  Father !  how  divine        ...       236 

Indulgent  God  I  whose  bounteous  Care  •             237 

Is  there  a  lone  and  dreary  hour       -  -             .        23o 

In  that  great  day,  when  JeSus  comes      -  -             239 

^»ra  (saith  Christ)  your  glorious  head  -             -       240 


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In  glory  bright  the  Siiviour  rcij^ns 
yEkiOVAH  Ciodl   thy  gracious  pow'r 
Joy  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come 
Jehovah  bids  the  morning  ray- 
Jesus,  tlie  friend  of  man 
Jesus,  all  hail  1  thou  risen  Saviour,  hail 
Jesus,  thou  everlasting  King     - 
Jesus,  we  sing  thy  matchless  grace 
Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Jesus  I  we  love  thy  charming  name 
Jesus  his  empire  shall  extend    - 
Jesus,  thou  Sun  of  love  divine 
Jesus  our  King,  his  sceptre  sways 
Join  ev'ry  heart  and  cv'ry  tongue  - 
KIND  Lord,  before  thy  face 
Keep  silence  all  created  things 
LOVE  is  the  strongest  tie 
Let  ev'ry  tongue  thy  goodness  speak 
Lift  your  voice  and  joyful  sing 
Lo  !  God  is  here  ;  let  us  adore 
Long  have  we  sat  beneath  the  sound     • 
Lord  !  dismiss  us  with  thy  blesshig 
Lord  of  the  Sabbath  ;  bear  our  vows    - 
Lord  of  the  worlds  above   - 
Lord  thou  art  good  I  all  nature  shows  - 
Let  children  hear  the  might}'  deeds 
Let  men  of  high  conceit  and  zeal 
Let  party  names  no  more    - 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  lie 
Look  round,  O  man  !  Eurvey  this  globe 
Lord,  how  resplendent  shines  thy  grace 
Lord !   thou  hast  searched  and  seen  us  thro 
Lord,  we  adore  thy  vast  designs 
Lord  I  we  adore  thy  wondrous  name 
Lord  !  we  would  make  thy  word  our  joy 
Lord,  who's  tlie  happy  man  tliat  may 
Let  songs  of  praise  from  ail  below 
Lift  your  glad  voices  in  triumph  on  high 
Life  is  a  span,  a  fleeting  hour 
Lord,  what  our  ears  have  heard 
Let  hratJiens  to  thtir  i'^.oh  haste 


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Let    v'iy  movtal  ear  a  I  lend 

Let  earth  and  heav'n  agree 

Let  sorrow,  Lord  our  bosoms  fill     - 

Jjct  pure  dev'Oticii  rise 

Lo  !  what  a  glorious  sight  appears 

Lord,  vxiiat  was  man  when  made  at  first 

Lord  I  when  our  thoughts  delighted  rcve 

L'.uul  let  the  tuncfnl  trumpet  sound 

5IOIITALS,  awake,  with  angels  join 

My  sold,  repeat  bis  praise 

My  leilow  sinners  hear      -  -  - 

IMay  all  ourpow'rs  of  ndnd       -  - 

]\Terehur/ia!i  pow'rs  shall  fast  decay 

My  life's  a  shade,  w»y  days 

My  soul,  bow  lovely  is  the  place 

My  God  I  my  King  1  O  may  thy  praise 

Mistaken  souls  that  dream  of  heav'n 

Mark  the  soft- falling  snow 

My  Father  !  I  adore       -  -  - 

My  God,  the  covenant  of  thy  love 

My  God*  the  steps  of  pious  men 

My  soul  forbear  on  transient  things 

My  Maker,  and  my  King 

Maker  of  earth,  shall  man  despise 

My  soul  shall  bless  thee,  O  my  God 

?4ark  how  the  swift-wing'd  minutes  f.y 

?>lust  friends  and  kindred  droop  and  die 

My  God  permit  us  not  to  be  - 

My  Sovereign,  to  thy  throne 

KOT  by  the  terrors  of  a  slave 

Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord 

^S'ovv-  we  can  read  our  title  clear 

Now  let  our  souls,  on  wings  sublime 

Naked  as  from  the  earth  we  came 

No  war  ror  battle's  sound 

No  peticr   our  starving   souls  can  find 

Not  to  our  names,  thou  only  just  and  true 

Not  from  dark  fate's  relentless  tomb 

Now  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song     • 

Now  let  our  voices  join 

-Vow  shall  our  souls  with  pleasure  raise 


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Now  to  the  Lord  uho  built  the  5»kies 

Now  let  our  inward  joys  arise 

Now  to  our  Gmi  let  praises  rise 

Now  let  a  pure  ambition  rise 

Now  in  the  form  of  Jesus,  we 

Now  blessing,  honour,  t^lorVf  praise 

0*E11  mountain  tops,  the  rRount  of  God    - 

O  for  a  shout  of  sacred  joy 

O  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 

O  God  of  grace,  before  thy  throne 

O  Lord  I  our  heav'nly  King 

On  Zion,  his  most  holy  mount 

O  thou,  whose  pow'r  the  mountains  form'd 

O,  'tis  a  lovely  thing  to  see 

Our  heav'nly  Father's  calls 

O  Zion,  tune  thy  voice  -  • 

O  for  a  sweet  inspiring  ray 

O  haste  the  time,  thou  Prince  of  peace 

O  for  an  overcoming  faith 

On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  we  stand 

O  Christ,   what  gracious  words 

O  how  transporting,  how  divine 

O  the  transcendent  love 

O  bless  the  Lord,  our  souls 

O  come,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing 

O  how  delightful  is  the  road 

O  sing  to  the  Lord  a  new  song 

O  Source  of  uncreated  light 

O  thou  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 

O  thou,  whose  powV  o'er  moving  worlds  presid 

O  God  !  when  we,  to  praise  thy  name 

O  God  I  on  thee  wc  all  depend 

O  God  I  to  thee  we  raise  our  eyes 

O  hear  us,  Lord  !  to  thee  we  call 

On  God  supreme  our  hope  depend?. 

Our  country  is  Immanuel's  ground 

Out  of  the  depth  of  sad  distress 

O  could  we  soar  to  worlds  above 

O  God  !    accept  the  sacred  hour 

O  thou,  before  whose  gracious  throne 

OiXi  Lord  is  risen  from  the  d«ad 


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PARENT  of  life,  In  ev'ry  age 
Parent  of  nature,  God  supreme 
Plung'd  in  a  guli  of  dark  despair 
Patience,  O  what  a  grace  divine 
Praise  ye  the  Lord  ;  let  praise  employ 
Praise  to  God,  the  great  Creator 
Praise  to  thee,  thou  great  Creator 
Perpetual  Source  of  light  and  grace 
Praise,  everlasting  praise  be  paid 
RAISE  your  triumphant  songs 
Kejoice,  believer,  in  the  Lard 
Return,  each  roving  heart,  return 
Rise  ev\y  heart  and  ev'ry  tongue 
Rivers  from  Jesus  flow 
SING  to  the  Lord,  Jehovah'*s  name 
Sing  to  the  Lord,  who  loud  pioclainis 
Sleep,  sleep  to-day,  tormenting  cares 
Soon  will  our  fleeting  hours  be  past 
Sweet  is  the  work,  O  God  !  our  King 
Salvation  !  O  the  joyful  sound 
**  See  how  he  lov'd  I"  exclaimed  the  Jews 
Shine  forth,  eternal  Source  of  light     - 
Shine  en  our  souls,  eternal  God 
Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands 
Sing,  ye  redeemed  of  the  Lord 
Supreme  and  universal  light 
Supreme  in  wisdom,  love,  and  grace 
Sweet  is  the  friendly  voice 
Sec  Israel's  shepherd  stand 
See,  from  the  ark,  the  mystic  dove 
See  I  thebrjglit  Monarch  of  the  sky 
Shout  I  for  the  blessed  Jesus  reigns 
So  did  the  Hebrew  prophet  raise 
So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
Send  down  thy  blessing,  gracious  Lord 
Shout  to  God,  in  strains  immortal 
TO  God  we'll  raise  an  ev'ning  song 
The  glorious  Lord,  thy  works  proclaim 
The  heav'ns  declare  thy  glory,  Lord 
The  heav'n  of  heav''ns  cannot  contain 
There  is  a  God,  all  nature  speaks 


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The  Lord  descended  from  above            -  *             403 

The  spacious  firmament  on  high  -              -       406 

Thine  influence,  mighty  God  !  is  felt  -             407 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made  -              -       408 

Thy  kingdom,  Lord,  forever  stands        -  -              409 

Thy  gracious  aid,  great  God  impart  -          *  •       410 

'Tis  by  thy  strength  the  mountains  stand  -             411 

To  God,  of  ev'ry  good  the  spring  •             -       -412 

Thus  the  eternal  Father  spake                 •  •             413 

Tiie  Lord  in  powV  and  wisdom  reigns  •             -       414 

The  Saviour  calls  I  let  ev'ry  ear             -  -             415 

These  glorious  minds,  how  blight  they  shine  -       416 

Teach  us,  O  teach  us,  Lord  !  thy  way  -             417 

Thanks  be  to  God,  the  Lord            -  -              -       418 

The  common  Parent,  Lord  of  all             -  -              419 

The  darkenM  sky — how  thick  it  lov/is  -              -       420 

The  earth  and  all  the    heav'nly  frame  -              421 

The  evils  that  beset  our  path           -  -              -       42? 

The  Lord,  how  tender  in  his  love     -  •              -       423 

The  morn  of  lifr,  how  fair  and  gay        -  -              424 

The  mighty  God  who  rolls  the  spheres  -             -       425 

The  short  liv'd  day  declines  in  haste     -  -              426 

The  traveller,  lost  in  night               -  -              •       427 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight               -  -             428 

'I  here  is  forgiveness,  Lord !  with  thee  -              •       429 

These  mortal  joys,  how  soon  they  fade  -              430 

Though  ev'ry  grace  our  speech  adornVl  -              -       431 

Thou,  Lord !  through  ev'ry  changing  scene         •  432 

Thrice  happy  men,  w^ho,  born  fiom  heav'n  -       43Jf 

Through  all  the  v a ncms  shifting  scene  •              -434 

Through  endless  years  thou  art  the  sama  -  -       435 

'ihus  saith  the  first  and  great  command  •              436 

Thy  wisdom,  powV  and  goodness.  Lord  -              -       437 

To  calm  the  sorrows  of  the  mind            -  •              438 

The  triflip.gjoys  this  world  can  give  -                    430 

To  thee,  our  hearts,  eternal  King            -  -              440 

To  thee,  O  God  !  we  homage  pay  -              -       441 

To  those  bright  realms  we  lift  our  e3-es  •              442 

Twas  God  who  formed  the  rolling  spheres  -       443 

The  hour  of  my  departure's  come          -  -              444. 

The  rising  morn,  tire  closing  day  -             -        445 


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'Twas  on  that  dark  and  monrnful  night 

Thy  presence,  ever»living  God 

Thine  is  the  throne,  beneath  thy  reign 

The  great  Jehovah  reigns 

Thus  to  believers,  while  below 

To  God  the  only  wise 

To  God,  the  great  redeeming  cause 

To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 

The  righteous  Lord,  supremely  great 

"  This  do  in  mem'ry  of  your  friend" 

This  is  the  fast  the  Lord  doth  choose 

Thus  saith  the  high  and  lofty  One 

Thy  name.  Almighty  Lord 

Thy  presence,  Lord,  gives  pure  delight 

Thy  goodness.  Lord  I  our  souls  confess 

Thy  ways,  O  Lord,  with  wise  design 

'Tisby  the  faith  of  joys  to  come 

To  our  Almighty  Maker  God 

To  your  Creator  God  -  -  - 

Thy  benediction  Lord 

UNVEIL  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb 

Upward  we  lift  ouv  eyes    - 

WE  bless  thee  for  this  sacred  day 

We  sing  the  Almighty  powV  of  God 

Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  heirs  of  hope 

Weak  and  irresolute  is  man    '    - 

We  would  not  seek,  with  God  our  friend 

What  works  of  wisdom,  pow'r  and  love 

When  darkness  long  has  veiled  the  mind 

When  fancy  spreads  her  boldest  wings 

When  gloomy  thoughts  and  boding  fears 

When  he,  who  from  the  scourge  of  wrong 

When  reft  of  all,  and  hopeless  care 

We  love  the  volumes  of  thy  word 

Welcome,  thou  day  of  rest 

Welcome  the  hope  of  IsraeTs  race 

When  the  last  trumpet's  awful  voice 

When  sickness  shakes  the  languid  frame 

Wherefore  should  man,  frail  child  of  clay 

While  thee  we  seek,  protecting  Pow'r    - 

Why  should  we  waste,  in  trifling  cares 


A  TABLE.  \ 

Why  sinks  tl'L- weak  dcsjviiulinj  mind  -              "       48/ 

"Willi  Ood  our  liieiui,  tlie  radiant  sun    -  *              -^^'j 

"With  FoiliiS  and  honours -Ov.Qding  loud  *       4i)'« 

Wesii^tliy  meicy,  Ood  of  love            -  *              ^''^ 

When  blooir.ing  youth  is  snatcird  away  •              -       401 

Wheuin  obedience  to  their  Lord            -  *              ^  *-^ 

With  warm  atteciioii  let  us  view     -  -              -       4.  .> 

What  heav'nly  wisdom  has  bestowM     -  -              494 

Whatbeautcous  visions,  clear  and  bright  -             -       4;^^ 

Withsacrcdioy  we  lilt  our  eyes              -  -             49ti 

Wbeu  Ood  revealM  his  gracious  name  -             -       4j  t 

When  marshaliVl  oji  the  ni;;htly  plain    -  -              49o 

When  Ttod  descends  with  men  to  dwell  -              -       49'J 

When  oji  astonisli'd  eyes  behold            -  •              ^^^ 

When  wc  survey  this  world             -  "              "       ^ 

When  will  the  eyelids  of  that  morn      -  -               ^02 

Vt'lieu -inners  quit  thi'ir  wicked  ways  -              -       50j 

Whil:-  with  remorse  and  woe  oppress'd  •              504 

When  we  surve}^  the  wondrous  cross  -              -       ^0^ 

WhiJi*  thou«;hllcss sinners  rlioosc             -  -              '50t> 

Why  are  our  hearrsso  cold              -  -              -       50 1 

Why  tlius  dejected,  O  my  soul                -  •             50u 

With  erstaCy   of  joy           -              -  -              -       •309 

"Wait  evVy  boul  your  Maker's  will          -  -              olO 

Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends  -              -       511 

Why  should  we  start,  and  fear  to  die    -  -              512 

YE  uations  round  the  earth  rejoice  •              -       51J 

Yc  sons  of  men,  in  sacred  lays               -  -              514 

Ye  sons  of  men  !  with  joy  record  -              -       515 

Ye  tribes  ol' Adam  join               -              -  -              51  *> 

Te  %%'ork5of  God  I  on  him  alone  -              -       517 

Ye  :;ol(lcn  lamps  of  heav'n  farewell        -  -              518 

Ye  humble  so^ls  I  who  seek  the  Loril  -              -       519 

Yet  a  few  years,  or  days  perhaps           -  -              520 

Yft  foU'wers  of  the  Prince  of  peace  -              -       521 

Ye  favoured  children  of  the  Lord            -  -              522 

Ye  humble  souls,  approach  your  God  -              -       523 

Ye  humble  souls,  complain  no  more       •  »              524 

ZEAL  is  that  pure  and  heavenly  ilame  •       525 


DOXOLOGIES. 


PRAISE  ye  the  Lord  with  tuneful  voice,  J 

Aloud  in  Christ,  the  Son,  rejoice  :  * 

Let  angels  join  the  solemn  lay,  ^ 

And  shout  an  everlasting  day.  ^ 

C.  M.  j 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  in  strains  sublime»  J 

Who  dwells  in  boundless  light  ;  f 

Whose  grace  and  truth  through  ev'ry  clime,^ 

Gives  peace  and  pure  delight. 
S.  M.  ^ 

Praise  God,  the  sovereign  King, 

For  life's  immortal  word  ; 
Let  the  redeemed  shout,  and  sing 

Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 
H.  M. 

Now  to  the  God  of  love, 

Whose  mercies  still  endure  ; 

The  Saviour  from  above, 

Who  taught  devotion  pure  ; 
Be  endless  praise,  and  glory  giv'n, 
By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heav  n. 

8,  8,  6  M. 
Praise  God,  whose  love  and  mercy  flow^ 
To  all  his  creatures  here  below. 

Nor  hides  his  smiling  face  : 
Let  deathless  honours  crown  his  Son, 
And  ev'ry  harp  to  music  strung, 

While  saints  admire  his  grace. 

8,  7s  M. 
Shout  to  God  I  tiie  great  Creator, 

Let  his  praise  your  tongues  employ  ; 
Chant  high  honors  to  the  Saviour  ; 

Strains  of  universal  joy. 
7s  M. 
Praise,  O  praise  the  God  of  love  ; 
Praise  the  Saviour  from  above  ; 
Praise  the  Spirit  of  his  grace  ; 
Praise  him,  all  ye  raftfom''d  race 


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